Teacher of Business

Essential Criteria

• Good Honours degree in a relevant Secondary subject


• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A commitment to ambitious education for all students, regardless of their background or starting point


• A readiness to provide world-class pastoral care and personal development as a form tutor
• A passion for your subject and for teaching


• A belief that none of us are the finished article, and that professional life is about ongoing learning, discussion, challenge, feedback, and continuous improvement


• A willingness to proactively contribute to staff culture through professionalism, discussion, openness, and warmth
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, colleagues, and stakeholders


• Ability to motivate and inspire students


• Knowledge of and experience in safeguarding and child protection, including the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)


• Evidence of dealing effectively with classroom day-to-day issues

Desirable Criteria

• Extensive subject knowledge


• Excellent classroom practice and planning, including explanation, checking for understanding, student practice, and habits of discussion


• Proficient use of information from lessons, classwork, and formal assessment to inform teaching and future planning


• High standards of behaviour and the application of a "warm-strict" approach
• Evidence of teaching in more than one school


• Knowledge and use of SIMS and/or other data management systems to monitor students' behaviour, attitudes, and well-being


• Outstanding ICT skills