Head of Economics & Maths Teacher

Head of Economics & Maths Teacher – Ashford, Surrey – Permanent

Role: Head of Economics & Maths Teacher

Contract: Full-time, Permanent  

Pay Scale: DOE & Calibre of Candidate

School: Independent Secondary School

Ofsted rating: Outstanding

Start date: January 2025

EARLY APPLICATIONS ADVISED

Our independent secondary school prides itself on providing a caring atmosphere for students of all abilities to thrive. Many of our students go on to attend prestigious Universities. We also strive to keep our class sizes low in a bid to provide the support structure many students require.

The Economics Department at the Surrey based Senior School is looking for a qualified, committed and inspiring teacher who is prepared to play a part in the teaching and promotion of Economics in the Sixth Form.

The candidate will also be required to teach Maths to all year groups within the school.

We follow the Edexcel A Level course for Economics and the Edexcel GCSE and A Level courses for Maths.

In addition to enthusiasm for the subject, the successful candidate will:

• Have the ability to offer imaginative and well-structured lessons across the age and ability range.
• Work co-operatively with colleagues.
• Show initiative in accepting responsibility including contribution to the ever-evolving schemes of work.
• Monitor and record students’ progress in accordance with departmental and school policies.
• Attend and contribute to the weekly departmental meetings.
• Contribute to the development of departmental resources.
• Keep an oversight of the work and progress of pupils, especially those who demonstrate potential or have specific learning needs.
• Be keen to develop themselves through INSET and CPD programmes.
• Be active in exploring innovative ways of delivering ICT through Economics and Maths and in promoting independent learning.
• Make themselves available to assist students outside of lesson time and be willing to contribute to Economics and Maths clinics, UKMT preparation etc.
• Review and analyse own teaching performance, working closely with the other members of the department.
• Evaluate results in public examinations and feed back to the Deputy Head Academic.
• To get involved in and organise extra-curricular or after school activities.
• To ensure effective teaching, professional vision and knowledge.
• To assist in reviewing syllabi proposed by Awarding Bodies and ensure curriculum matches the syllabi.
• To develop schemes of work within the framework of the School and the requirements of examination boards, working collaboratively with the Examination Officers’ team.
• To prepare teaching resources in collaboration with the members of the department.
• To work with the ICT Department in assisting with teaching and learning.
• You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the Head requires from time to time.

Person Specification:

• Good honours degree
• QTS or PGCE or equivalent
• Ability to teach Economics to A-Level and Oxbridge entrance
• Ability to teach up to A Level Maths
• Evidence of excellent public examination results
• Ability to communicate an infectious enthusiasm for the subject
• Ability to articulate and effectively communicate a vision for the Economics

Department

• Ability to design, deliver and assess an effective scheme of work, including the

creation of relevant teaching and assessment resources

• Thorough understanding of public examination syllabi and assessment objectives
• Ability to use a variety of teaching and learning styles and reach students of all

abilities

• Commitment to teaching and learning and a willingness to embrace innovation
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead and manage colleagues
• Positive working relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and young

people and emotional resilience in dealing with challenging behaviours

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Very good in the use of IT
• Excellent organisational skills and a desire to extend teaching and learning beyond

the classroom

• Ability to take responsibility and show initiative
• Effective time management skills
• Good health and attendance record
• Commitment to the school ethos and the whole school initiatives
• Flexibility and a sense of humour

APPLY TODAY – please submit your full CV. If shortlisted, we will be in contact with you within 24 hours. The schools we work with are looking to interview in ahead of the resignation deadline, so please don’t delay in applying for this amazing opportunity!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship and you must have the Right to Work in the UK. You must also have or be willing to obtain a Child Workforce Enhanced DBS Certificate and ensure this is registered on the update service. You must also have UK QTS, otherwise you will not be shortlisted.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

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Head of Economics & Maths Teacher – Ashford, Surrey – Permanent