Teacher of Economics with possibility of responsibility
Sandwell Academy
Sandwell
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 22 November 2024
Job overview
- Do you want to work in a fantastic school that puts its children at the heart of everything it does, making a difference to their lives every day?
- Do you want to work in a forward-thinking school with a progressive outlook on research-based practice?
- Do you want to work in a dynamic school that provides exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff?
- Do you want to work in a well-equipped school that has premier facilities and learning environments?
- Do you want to work in an ambitious school that nurtures excellent talent, and is part of a trust with many opportunities for progression?
Sandwell Academy could be for you
Sandwell Academy is one of the top performing schools in the region. Every year over a thousand students apply to join the Academy in Year 7, while year on year our sixth form is heavily oversubscribed. We place a real emphasis on developing the whole child, with outstanding enrichment and extracurricular opportunities providing a broad experience for our students.
We are an Academy where the culture of celebrating success in all its forms is at the heart of what we do. Giving the best possible education to our students is our core purpose, and developing our highly talented staff is the way that we do this.
At Sandwell Academy we value colleagues at every stage of their career. If you are entering the profession, we offer a bespoke ECT programme that puts your needs first; to more experienced staff we provide the conditions for you to flourish and to take charge of your own professional development.
The Department
Economics is a popular and ever-growing subject at Sandwell Academy, where we are proud of one of our specialisms being Business and Enterprise.
There are five teachers of Business and two teachers of Economics. The team are committed to delivering the highest standard of education and are enthusiastic and passionate about their subject areas. Every team member has a key role to play in developing schemes of work and resources.
At Key Stage 4 students can either study Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Business or Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise. At Post 16, students study either AQA ‘A’ Level Business, Pearson BTEC Extended Certificate or Diploma in Business or Pearson Edexcel ‘A’ Level Economics B. We are keen to give students a range of experiences and provide visits off site, field trips and invite guest, speakers and industrialists into the Academy.
Business and Economics have state of the art facilities with three designated study rooms and three large suites of Dell PCs. All teaching spaces are equipped with interactive smart boards and the latest technology which enhance the learning experience for all students and are conducive to outstanding learning. ICT plays a large role in planning and delivery of the curriculum and students can access resources online from home.
We are looking for an excellent Teacher of Economics with possibility of responsibility, who will drive standards further in this thriving subject area.
Salary & Benefits
- Salaries are competitive.
- Successful candidates are eligible for performance related pay linked to Academy policy in addition to their salary.
- Staff enjoy working in state of the art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.
- Staff are given an 80% teaching commitment, allowing them time to develop excellent lessons.
- Up to 10 days per year are allocated for professional development.
- A modern fitness centre is available for staff use free of charge.
For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education on
T: 07921583731
Closing date: midday on Friday 22nd November 2024.
Please also see our recruitment site for more information about working at Sandwell Academy: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/sandwell-academy/
Sandwell Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the Academy’s application form will be considered.
About Sandwell Academy
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About the Academy
Sandwell Academy opened in September 2006 and in January 2014 was judged outstanding by Ofsted for the second time. We offer you the opportunity to make a positive contribution in this over-subscribed school which specialises in Sport and Business Enterprise in the culturally diverse borough of Sandwell. The Academy educates approximately 1250 students, including the Sixth Form. Students benefit from a broad curriculum, a flourishing extra-curricular programme, a safe and caring environment with high levels of pastoral support and an emphasis on traditional values of good behaviour, mutual respect and excellent attendance.
All staff play an important role in establishing a positive and caring school ethos, where a culture of success and celebration is consistently promoted. Successful candidates will enjoy an 80% teaching commitment and the benefits of working in state of the art facilities and an environment of developing education initiatives.
Sandwell Academy is sponsored by Tarmac, the Mercers Company, Thomas Telford School and West Bromwich Albion FC. The Academy works closely as part of a family of schools including Madeley Academy, Walsall Academy and Thomas Telford School.
Aims
The general aim of Sandwell Academy is to maximise student performance in all its forms. We offer a broad curriculum which includes the National Curriculum with the opportunity of specialising in Physical Education and Business Enterprise. In the Post 16 phase, we provide a wide range of vocational and academic opportunities for students of all abilities, emphasising opportunities in Physical Education, Sport, Business Enterprise and use of Information Technology when appropriate.
Objectives
- To improve attendance to that above local and national average.
- To develop qualities of enterprise, self reliance and responsibility.
- To involve, as fully as possible, the wider community, including industry, business, commerce and parents in the education and training of the students.
- To operate a longer school day.
- To share research with the neighbouring schools and the educational community and where possible support collaborative developments locally.
- To remove the artificial barrier that exists between vocational and A-Level courses.
- To improve Post 16 staying on rates to those comparable with France, Germany, USA and Japan.
- To deliver the National Curriculum with extra Physical Education and Business Enterprise.
- To develop students as independent learners, preparing them for life long learning.
- To ensure that all students obtain their educational entitlement, irrespective of gender, religion or special need.
We expect great things from our students; teachers and parents work together with commitment and dedication to achieve success.
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