Teacher of Business and Economics (Part-Time)
The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucestershire
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- Salary:
- The King’s School offers its own salary scale, details of which can be discussed at interview. The salary will be commensurate with the significance of this role in a leading HMC independent school and will depend on qualifications and experience.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2024
Job overview
Required: January 2025
Line Manager: Head of Business and Economics
Hours: Part-Time (0.6 FTE)
Contract Term: 1 Year Fixed Term
Closing Date: 9th October 2024, 12:00 noon
Interview Date: 17th October 2024
The Role
The Headmaster is seeking to appoint an inspirational and high-achieving teacher to join the Business & Economics Department of The King’s School, Gloucester – one of the country’s leading HMC Independent Schools – on a part-time (0.6 FTE), one-year maternity cover basis.
The successful candidate will have a flair for Business & Economics and be well-placed to generate and sustain a high degree of motivation and achievement in all pupils. The post could suit an NQT or an experienced teacher alike, who desires to teach a range of abilities in small classes ranging from 5 to a maximum of 18. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to play their part in shaping the business minds of the future.
The School
The King’s School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1541. It houses the longest-serving classroom in Europe and is held in high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022 and 2023. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King’s was proud to be declared ‘excellent in all areas’.
The Department
The Business & Economics Department is an energetic, supportive and innovative department. The department currently contains one full time teacher and three part time teachers. We deliver an active, engaging and inspiring course that reflects the demands of an evolving business environment. The Schemes of Work allow for flexibility so teachers can tailor their teaching to their class, ensuring that all pupils make the best possible progress.
The teaching of Business & Economics takes place in the newly refurbished 7 College Green building. Bright, open classrooms immediately overlook Gloucester Cathedral and teachers have access to a wealth of resources. IT is central to lessons, with pupils bringing their own devices and the majority of lessons using Teams. The department has engineered many links with the local community and take part in national competitions in order to bring greater realism into the lessons. We have run trips to New York, London’s financial district and to universities, and arranged for speakers to give talks to Business & Economics students on a range of topics.
Timetable, induction and training
The School operates to a ten-day timetable cycle, consisting of 60 periods. Full-time members of staff teach 48 periods per cycle. Early Career Teachers receive a 10% minimum reduction in their allocation in their first year for training and induction – this reduces to 5% in the second year of induction.
The King’s School has a strong record of training and developing teachers in situ, and there are opportunities for further development at every level.
Main Duties
The following shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties which the teacher may be required to perform:
- First-class, innovative teaching throughout the School in a manner appropriate to students' ages and abilities;
- Assessing and recording students' progress in accordance with departmental and School policies;
- Attending and contributing to departmental meetings;
- Developing and sharing teaching and learning resources;
- Monitoring the work and progress of pupils, including those with specific learning needs;
- Maintaining professional skills through INSET and the School’s Continuing Professional Development programme;
- Initiating and promoting links with Junior School where appropriate;
- Helping promote partnerships and links with educational organisations outside of King’s;
- Promoting the awareness of relevant career opportunities and experiences for students;
- Producing displays to create an enhanced learning environment;
- Contributing to the extra-curricular life of the School through the Activities and Academic Enrichment Programme or other appropriate commitment;
- Taking part in the pastoral life of the School as a Form Tutor or Cover Tutor;
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact;
- Any other tasks or responsibilities that may reasonably be assigned by the Headmaster.
Profile
The successful candidate should have the following:
- A degree related to Business and/or Economics, or experience in the field;
- Experience of teaching at KS3-5;
- Enthusiasm and passion for the subject, the School and the pupils;
- Dynamic, effective teaching strategies that engage all learners;
- Initiative and resourcefulness; ability to produce excellent teaching plans;
- Excellent written and oral communication, numerical and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent organisational skills, able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload and remain professional at all times;
- Ability to deliver high standards, accuracy and attention to detail, meeting all deadlines;
- Willingness to undertake further professional development;
- Further post-graduate qualifications and PGCE / QTS are desirable.
Salary
The King’s School offers its own salary scale, details of which can be discussed at interview. The salary will be commensurate with the significance of this role in a leading HMC independent school and will depend on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
- Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
- Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
- Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
- Staff Wellbeing Programme;
- Cycle to Work / Car scheme;
- Lunches;
- Parking.
Applications
Candidates should apply through TES. A CV is not required.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 12:00 noon, with interviews taking place on Thursday 17th October 2024. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the published closing and interview dates, if appropriate.
For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk.
Attached documents
About The King's School, Gloucester
- The King's School, Gloucester
- Pitt Street, Gloucester
- Gloucestershire
- GL1 2BG
- United Kingdom
The King's School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition as one of the seven famous Cathedral Schools established by Henry VIII in 1541. Now, it is a successful co-educational independent day school with around 700 pupils, aged three to eighteen, offering academic excellence, a celebrated range of extra-curricular activities and outstanding pastoral care.
King's is held in very high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King's was proud to be declared 'excellent in all areas'.
With small classes and inspiring teachers, The King's School offers a vibrant culture of endeavour and scholarship in the historic setting of Gloucester Cathedral. As a result, the school has a special sense of identity which encourages a moral framework and a powerful feeling of community.
The King's School aims to stimulate all pupils to the greatest possible academic, creative and extra-curricular achievement by encouraging the exploration of a wide range of cultural, intellectual and sporting activities. We offer a unique 'Keystones' approach which identifies and develops individual talents and personal qualities.
Aims and Aspirations
The life of the School at all levels is underpinned by our long term aims and aspirations, which represent the key principles on which King's is based.
- The King's School is a co-educational Independent School offering a distinctive education that is firmly based on Christian principles. We welcome into our community boys and girls of all religious faiths and cultures to promote the qualities of tolerance, understanding, compassion and commitment and to encourage young people to think of others, both within and beyond the community of which they are members.
- King's is by choice a medium-sized school with small classes from age 3 to 18, divided into two schools, Junior (ages 3 – 11) and Senior (ages 11 – 18). Since our Foundation in 1541 as a Cathedral School, we have educated the Choristers of Gloucester Cathedral, a role which is central to our ethos.
- To the best of our ability and resources, the School aims to educate young people from a variety of backgrounds, enhancing this capability by the further development of scholarships and bursaries.
- Through the expertise and dedication of our staff, through our facilities, close relationships with the Cathedral, excellent pastoral care and general ethos, we seek to stimulate all pupils to the greatest possible academic, creative and extra-curricular achievement by encouraging the exploration of a wide range of cultural, intellectual and sporting activities.
- Pupils are encouraged to think for themselves and to appreciate the importance of self-discipline. All pupils are treated as individuals, though at the same time they are encouraged to contribute to group work, teamwork and the community as a whole.
- The School is committed to a broad, balanced and well-knit curriculum which is relevant to the needs of its pupils. The curriculum offers scope for individual specialisation where appropriate and is constantly reviewed in the light of developments within the School, nationally and internationally. Innovation is encouraged.
- Whether pupils are of high or average academic ability, the School aims to enable them to develop fully as individuals, to prepare them for responsible adult life and to encourage qualities of initiative and leadership.
- Celebrating achievement is seen as a valued part of the School's success. Pupils' performances in academic life, sport, activities and the performing arts are all recognised in assemblies, in newsletters, on Speech Day, at Junior School Prizegiving and in many other ways.
Working at King's
King's places great importance on staff wellbeing and offers a number of benefits to support this, including:
- A peer-run staff wellbeing programme that operates year-round
- An on-site doctor available to staff for short consultations
- A staff "wellbeing day" - an additional day off that can even be taken during term time!
As a school, it is our collective aim to develop all staff into reflective practitioners who are committed to the ethos and aspirations of the school, and to empower staff as they work towards their own objectives.
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