Leader of Learning in Business Studies and Economics

Required for September 2017, a dynamic classroom practitioner with the ability to lead a highly successful department and to play a key leadership role in the school.  The Becket School is a heavily over-subscribed and highly successful Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of South Nottingham Catholic Academy Trust with a 6th Form of over 270 students.  The school offers Business Studies and Economics at post 16 level only and in 2016 the A level pass rate in both subjects was 100% with an average grade of B+.  

Applicants should:

• possess either QTS or QTLS with membership of the Society for Education and Training
• be a committed and motivated classroom teacher with a proven track record of achieving excellent results
• possess the ability to inspire and lead others
• be able to teach Business Studies and Economics to A level.

We can offer:

• talented, passionate and hardworking students who deserve the very best
• a supportive working environment with excellent facilities
• the opportunity to participate in outstanding CPD opportunities through our position as a lead school in the Trust’s Teaching School Alliance.
• a post which is ideal for someone aspiring to senior leadership as we offer regular short term secondments to the SLT for those wishing to develop their whole school experience

We are a welcoming and inclusive school and are happy to accept applications for those of all faiths and none who are supportive of the school’s Catholic character and Christian ethos.

For an application pack please visit our website www.becketonline.co.uk or email Mrs Di Maxwell, Trust HR Leader, at the school, hr@sncat.co.uk

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed - to arrange an appointment please contact Mrs Karen Rich, PA to the Headteacher. Tel: 0115 982 4280 Ext 4306

Closing date:  Friday 27 January 2017 (9am)

The Trust is committed to safe recruitment and the post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check