Teacher of Business

About this role

Essential Criteria

• Good Honours degree in a relevant Secondary subject
• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A commitment to ambitious education for all students, regardless of their background or starting point
• A readiness to provide world-class pastoral care and personal development as a form tutor
• A passion for your subject and for teaching
• A belief that none of us are the finished article, and that professional life is about ongoing learning, discussion, challenge, feedback, and continuous improvement
• A willingness to proactively contribute to staff culture through professionalism, discussion, openness, and warmth
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Knowledge of and experience in safeguarding and child protection, including the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Evidence of dealing effectively with classroom day-to-day issues

Desirable Criteria

• Extensive subject knowledge
• Excellent classroom practice and planning, including explanation, checking for understanding, student practice, and habits of discussion
• Proficient use of information from lessons, classwork, and formal assessment to inform teaching and future planning
• High standards of behaviour and the application of a “warm-strict” approach
• Evidence of teaching in more than one school
• Knowledge and use of SIMS and/or other data management systems to monitor students’ behaviour, attitudes, and well-being
• Outstanding ICT skills