Teacher of Economics

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Demonstrate high expectations which inspire, enthuse, motivate and challenge students to achieve their best
• Excellent classroom teacher
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Ability to tailor lessons to student needs
• Ability to use assessment data to generate appropriate and effective intervention work
• Demonstrate a strategic and creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships through excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbally and written)
• Ability to develop effective teamwork
• Demonstrate inclusive approach to education
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a high sense of perspective
• Ability to manage own time effectively
• Commitment to regular on-going professional development
• Commitment to collaborative working practices
• Teaching Economics at KS4 and KS5
• Experience of KS4 GCSE course design delivery and assessment
• Economics assessment at KS4/5
• Experience of raising attainment in a classroom environment
• Understanding of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension Scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Access to high quality CPD including National Professional Qualification
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Season Ticket Loans

Further details about the role

Purpose of the job

To provide high quality teaching and enable effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for pupils, within an atmosphere in which pupils feel challenged, valued and secure.

Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).

The main responsibilities of the post are to

• teach the classes allocated, and provide a well-planned, challenging and purposeful learning environment for pupils across all key stages
• support and carry out policies and practices to promote positive student behaviour and achievement in Economics within the framework of the Positive Discipline policy
• set homework on a regular basis and mark pupil work promptly
• assist in the identification of pupil special educational needs, and support the work of the Learning Support Team, including participation in the writing and review of individual education plans
• assess, monitor, record and report on pupil achievement in line with School and Curriculum Area policy, including writing pupil reports and attending parents’ meetings
• share in the development of course outlines, syllabuses and schemes of work in Economics
• follow the course outlines, syllabuses and schemes of work agreed by the Economics Curriculum Area
• make effective use of pupil performance data, and pupil and staff target-setting; and provide relevant information to the Key Curriculum Leader and Directors of Learning
• monitor and record pupil attendance in line with School and Key Curriculum Area policy, and support the Key Curriculum Leader and Directors of Learning in the maintenance of high levels of pupil attendance
• prepare for and attend Economics Team and Year Team or Sixth Form Team meetings and support the work of the Economics Team and the Year Team or Sixth Form Team

Commitment to safeguarding

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. The Charter Schools Educational Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.