Teacher of Business Studies (Vocational Studies & Enterprise)
Ampleforth College
North Yorkshire
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 2 January 2025
Job overview
Hours: Various hours and patterns considered. Experience of teaching A Level and or Vocational Studies essential.
Salary: Dependent on qualifications / experience up to a maximum of £49,000
Closing date: 2nd January 2025, midday
Interviews: Week Commencing 13th January
Start Date: September 2025
Founded in 1802 and set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Business, who is committed to giving students the confidence to search for answers, to be inquisitive and turn interests into enthusiasms. Experience of teaching A Level and or Vocational Studies is essential. It would be an advantage for candidates to have prior experience of KS4 vocational business qualifications particularly Cambridge Nationals. In this role, you will be expected to teach the following subjects:
- A Level Business
- BTEC Level 3 - Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Cambridge National Level 2 - Enterprise and Marketing
The Economics and Business department is a friendly, thriving department with excellent resources, which prioritises student enjoyment and engagement with the subject, and ensures progress for all students. Lessons are taught in a modern, purpose-built facility, where we operate an open-door policy to students who can access regular teacher support, both in small groups and one-to-one settings, no matter the ability. Within the department there are numerous active societies such as the JCB Challenge, Young Entrepreneurs, and the Economics Society.
Responsible to the Head of Vocational Studies, with close links to the Head of Economics and Business Studies, at Ampleforth College, the successful candidate will have the ability to develop talents and enthusiasms of students of all abilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ampleforth team. The successful candidate will satisfy all criteria and checks relating to suitability to work in a school environment. This post would be suitable for either an experienced teacher or an early career teacher (ECT).
In return we offer the following benefits:-
- Free meal during working hours
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Subsidised on-site gym membership
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff Lodging (where available)
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- 10% Staff Discount at Ampleforth Abbey Shop and Tearooms
- Fee remission (at the Head’s discretion)
Should you have any questions regarding this position or would like further information, please contact Michael Emsley, Head of Vocational Studies on mdem@ampleforth.org.uk
Please return completed application forms to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
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About Ampleforth College
Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth’s location is a huge asset. There are few better places for young people to grow up. Some describe it as a teenage heaven, with a vast amount of space, a huge range of activities and facilities, and lots of friends with which to share the experience and have fun. Our students love being here and Old Amplefordians frequently come back to visit the community and our stunning valley.
Ampleforth is full boarding with students from all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. We rejoice in being culturally diverse with many different languages spoken. There is a strong House structure with 7 boys / girls houses and 1 co-ed junior house for Years 7 and 8. Each has dedicated staff (Housemistress / master, Chaplain, Matron, Tutors, and support team) and are real homes where children in different year groups mix and form lasting friendships with each other and with staff - their second family. Full boarding engrains a deep sense of community and provides a rich experience, allowing students to immerse themselves in everything the school has to offer. Four-day long exeats provide breaks to go home with families often visiting at weekends too.
Lessons and sports fixtures run from Monday to Saturday with a broad and varied programme of activities, events and social life in the evenings and weekends, as well as one afternoon devoted entirely to activities. We offer a remarkable range, from every type of musical ensemble (including bagpipe band), CCF, drama, art, sports, community work and fundraising for the school charity, to countryside pursuits, Landrover restoration, gardening, cooking, and numerous academic societies. With fantastic facilities - a sports centre, acres of pitches and courts, indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, equestrian school, dance studio, theatre, our own shoot, and fishing lakes - all can discover and develop their interests and talents. Everyone attends Mass on Sundays with prayers twice daily as well as retreats, Chaplaincy and Lectio.
Our academic results are impressive and show that every student is inspired to reach their potential. Beyond academic excellence, to ensure they leave school ready for the challenges ahead, our approach is to coach students to become increasingly independent in their thinking, learning and coping and so develop the skills critical to flourishing in life.
Ampleforth offers a Compass for Life. Catholic education and Benedictine principles, the basis of successful education all over Europe for centuries, provide a foundation that is forward thinking, inclusive, and meets the needs of 21st century students. Recognising that every person is of equal value and has unique talents, our duty is to draw out these talents so that each student becomes the very best version of themselves. The principles of Benedictine community living teach us that we are made better through our relationships with others. As individuals thrive, so does the community - and our community is very strong and welcoming. Our students are inspired to become thoughtful, caring and considerate citizens.
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