Head of Business & Economics

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an excellent Business and Economics department which has thrived in recent years, with growing numbers of students studying A Levels.

Salary Main Pay Range – Upper Pay Range (plus Fringe)

£34,397 - £52,489 p.a.

TLR B (5 units) - £5,883 p.a.

Full benefit and protection of the School Teacher Pay and Conditions

Contract

Full or Part time permanent role

Responsible to SLT Line Manager

Person Specification – Head of Business & Economics

In selecting candidates for interview and eventual selection, the school will be looking for teachers with relevant education, experience, job-related knowledge, aptitudes and skills, and many of the personal qualities listed below. The school welcomes applications from teachers who consider they could meet most, if not all, the requirements listed.

Education, Training and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status

• First Degree or equivalent in related subject

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

• Successful teaching in a comprehensive school, preferably including Sixth Form experience.

Knowledge, Aptitude & Skills

- Curriculum and Pastoral

• Commitment to the comprehensive ideal and to the principles and practice of equal opportunities and inclusion

• The knowledge and vision to put these into practice to meet current and future challenges within your subject and pastoral areas

• A keen interest in young people as individuals, in how they learn, and in a collaborative approach to learning

• A good understanding of student needs, support and interventions.

- Contribution to Department

• An ability to teach A Level Business & Economics

• Ensure effective learning for all students through excellent teaching and delivery of well planned and organised lessons

• Assess, record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of all students

• Use appropriate strategies to ensure outstanding student progress and wellbeing

• Support the development of teaching materials and revision resources within the department.

• Organise extra-curricular subject related activities for both Business and Economics

- Management

• An ability to take a whole-school view of development, to assess priorities and plan strategically

• An ability to contribute to the coherence, effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Business and Economics development plan (and other relevant development plans) within the school development plan

• The expertise and confidence to inspire, lead and develop a team of well-established teachers

• An ability to develop a collaborative approach to decision-making, implementation and evaluation of the work in the department, thereby building up a culture of co-operative support.

- Personal Qualities

• Confidence, imagination and drive

• Flexibility, ability to prioritise and manage time effectively

• Effective oral and written communication

• Reflective, approachable and have a sense of humour

• Ability to work as part of a team, establishing good working relationships with a wide range of people including students, parents, governors, and colleagues.

Roles and Responsibilities – Head of Business and Economics

- Job Purpose

To ensure that students are prepared for the national and school requirements of Business & Economics by co-ordinating and monitoring the work of department staff.

- Job Outcome

Students enjoying their experience of learning Business and Economics and attaining standards commensurate with their ability and the expectations set within the school. Staff contributing to the work of the Business and Economics team, aware of expectations and receiving appropriate development.

• To keep abreast of curriculum developments, National and examination requirements of both subjects, and wider curriculum developments (e.g. Reading, Writing, Communication and Numeracy).

• To plan, audit and evaluate the curriculum provision for students studying both subjects, taking account of differing student needs

o Aims and objectives for courses related to curriculum requirements and school aims, values and initiatives based on the school development plan

o Schemes of work in line with guidelines provided by SLT

o Promotional events and documentation for students and parents about courses on offer o Learning resources (research, purchasing and distribution)

o Assessment materials and mark schemes, ensuring standardisation of assessment

o Analysis of student performance reviews and interventions

o Staffing, timetabling and room allocation across the department

o Ensuring work is set in event of staff absence.

• To follow school and departmental guidelines on monitoring the quality of teaching and learning, for example through:

o Development of strategies to enhance teaching and learning

o Analysis of departmental assessment data

o Review of teacher records and reports

o Annual staff appraisal

o Examination of samples of students’ work

o Interviews/questionnaires involving students and parents.

• To meet regularly with SLT Line Manager to discuss management issues, including curriculum, teaching and learning, ARR (assessment, recording and reporting), finance and staffing.

These accountabilities and related tasks should be managed effectively through documentation and meetings; contribution to departmental meetings; regular liaison with designated SLT Line Manager; provision of guidance for teachers, and use of ICT.

About the Business and Economics Department

Current areas of development in the department include the investigating and sharing of high quality teaching and learning with a continuous focus on enjoyment and participation.

Courses

Edexcel A Level Economics A: 3 groups in Year 12 (47 students in total). 3 groups in Year 13 (36 in total).

AQA A Level Business : 3 groups in Year 12 (49 students in total). 3 groups in Year 13 (43 students in total).

Extracurricular

Extracurricular activities offer opportunities for students to take part in the Young Enterprise company programme to encourage and develop entrepreneurial skills. We also organise trips to listen to first class Economists. Previous trips include the Marshall Society annual conference at Cambridge University and the annual speaker day at RGS, Guildford. This year we are planning a trip to the Bank of England and the Bloomberg offices.

Staffing

Teachers Tim Mercer, Jenny Davidson, Debbie Gordon, Kayo Zaduban and Tim Morrow

This is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of issue. The duties may change over time as requirements and circumstances change. The person in post may also have to perform other duties as may be necessary from time to time and would be expected to undertake any reasonable task, as directed by their line manager.

Accommodation

The Business and Economics department is based in the Sixth Form block. We support our classes using the MS365 platform with all lessons and resources available via SharePoint. In addition, we subscribe to EzyEducation services for Business and Economics to provide support with teaching and marking.

Further information

To find out more about the post, please contact us or visit our website The Ashcombe School - Working Here for information.

How to Apply

Chris Panting, Headteacher; a school tour is available on request, but will be part of the interview process for successful candidates. Please email hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk to register for these events.

To apply, please go to our website The Ashcombe School - Working Here to download and complete the Teacher Application Form.

Please send your completed version to hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk the school reserves the right to interview and appoint as applications are received and before the closing date. Candidates selected for interview will be informed by email. We do not contact candidates who are not shortlisted.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6e public task in line with guidance laid out in para 21 of Keeping Children in Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.