Subject Leader of Business and Economics

Subject Leader of Business and Economics

• Salary: MPR / UPR + TLR 2b ( Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Start date:  January 2025

Are you looking for your next step?

We’re looking for a skilled and dedicated Subject Lead of Business and Economics to join our warm, supportive team at Kingsley Academy.

Come and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. In collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day.  At our school, we ensure that you have the time and space needed to get on with what matters most - educating - so we remove as much administrative burden from you as possible.

This role involves teaching Business and Economics to Key Stage 4 and 5 students, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced educator seeking career progression. At Kingsley, our team is renowned for its dedication, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere, extending a warm welcome to all new team members.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

Kingsley Academy, a ‘Good’ 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress. Kingsley Academy has grown significantly in numbers over the last three years and we are now full in every year group with a waiting list across all years demonstrating the successes the school has seen and the positive culture the school promotes. Kingsley Academy is inclusive, supportive and truly serves the local community, offering to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please view the attached Job Description and click the Apply button to apply online. 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 21st November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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