Head of Business Studies & Economics

Are you passionate about teaching? Are you looking for an inspirational school? Do you want to be supported in your career development? Then come and join us at Turing House School. 

Turing House School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Head of Business Studies & Economics to join our energetic team in January 2025. This position provides an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher seeking to take the next step in their career or an experienced leader looking for a new challenge as part of our highly effective Middle Leadership team. We are ideally looking for full-time, but we are willing to discuss part-time. Please contact the school if you would like to arrange a visit.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the personality, drive and skills to lead and develop the department.
• Be a practitioner who leads by example with the ability to teach inspirational lessons.
• Be flexible, dedicated and passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences and ensuring all students achieve the best possible outcomes.

Why work for Turing House School (please see Staff Prospectus for further information):

• Friendly colleagues who are always happy to help each other.
• All staff are proud to be part of the school and feel supported by the open-door policy of Senior Leadership who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive.
• Excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development with cross trust support from RET and training catered to support your individual career.
• Staff wellbeing is at the forefront of the school’s priorities. Happy teachers make a happy school.
• Staff benefits include a laptop for all teaching staff, free flu jab, regular social events, staff sporting sessions, weekly staff bulletins and staff appreciation shout out board.
• To be part of an 11-18 provision with opportunities to teach in the sixth form in many subject areas. 
• Since April 2022 we have been located in our new permanent site in Whitton, Hospital Bridge Road, with state-of-the-art facilities, including five designated Design & Technology rooms.
• Free tea and coffee in the staffroom as well as free delicious meals from our catering company on days where you carry out lunch duties.

Here’s what Ofsted have to say:

 “Staff morale is exceptionally high. Staff are enthusiastic and enjoy working in the school. There is strong sense of teamwork across the whole school community.”

“Leaders have established an open culture at the school where there is a clear sense of teamwork and community across staff and pupils alike. Everyone takes pride in the school. It is a welcoming and vibrant place. High expectations across the school have secured high standards of behaviour.”

Teachers’ Testimonials:

“Behaviour is exceptional. Motivation is high. There is a lot of enthusiasm and aspiration to do well in class. Most students are following expectations and are caring about their work outside of the classroom. I get to eat lunch and have time away from screens. This has had a huge improvement on my own health and my lessons.”

“Staff are incredibly supportive and positive. Expectations are made clear and help is always at hand. Students are incredibly self-motivated and behaviour is minimal.”

Parent Testimonial:

“I think Turing House is a fabulous school full of hard-working, dedicated and inspirational staff and students. Thank you for everything you do for the school, it is very much appreciated”.

Choosing the right new school to work in is as important to you as choosing the right new staff is for us. Please visit our website to find out more about us and to download a recruitment pack.

The closing date for all applications is midday, Monday 25 November 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the arrangements by email and telephone. Interviews will take place soon after.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so we would encourage you to submit your application early.

We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and references. Turing House School is an equal opportunity employer. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post.