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Head of Business Studies

Head of Business Studies

Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

Lambeth

  • Expired
Salary:
Inner London Pay Scales Plus TLR 2C £ 6322
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January or Easter 2015
Apply by:
8 October 2014

Job overview

WHY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION?

  • The post will offer the opportunity for fast career progression for the right candidate. Salary negotiable.
  • We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing.
  • Bishop Thomas Grant is a hugely oversubscribed school (1000 Applications for 180 Year 7 places) and enjoys a considerable reputation in the local area for it's academic excellence and caring ethos.
  • Bishop Thomas Grant has Leading Edge status and is a member of the Gold Club of exceptional London schools.
  • Business Studies is taught in our new £1.4 million 6th Form block.
  • Business Studies is very popular at Key Stages 4 and 5 for both vocational and academic courses.

WE ARE SEEKING TO APPOINT A CANDIDATE WHO:

  • Has a proven record as a teacher in motivating pupils to achieve high standards across key stages 4 and 5.
  • Has excellent knowledge of both academic and vocational Business Studies courses.
  • Has the ability to lead and motivate colleagues to promote high standards of academic achievement.

LATEST OFSTED REPORT

  • The behaviour and safety of students are outstanding.
  • Parents and carers hold the school in very high regard.
  • Students are very happy to come to school.
  • Good and outstanding progress was seen in the large majority of lessons observed, characterised by a very high level of engagement of students in their work and an enjoyment of learning.
  • Students in the 6th Form achieve well and make good progress.
  • The outstanding leadership of the Headteacher and his team has resulted in sustained improvement, based on very high ambitions for the school and all of its students.

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures.

Applicants should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school.

For an application pack, please contact Mrs Branson at the school: sbranson@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk. Completed application forms must be returned to Mrs Branson.

CLOSING DATE: 12 Midday - WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2014

BISHOP THOMAS GRANT SCHOOL
BELLTREES GROVE, LONDON SW16 2HY
Telephone: 020-8769 3294 Facsimile: 020-8769 4917
E-mail: headteacher@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk
Web: www.btg.ac
11-18 Mixed Catholic Voluntary-Aided School

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About Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

Bishop Thomas Grant is an OFSTED Outstanding, 11-18 mixed voluntary-aided, comprehensive high school for Roman Catholic students from 11-18 under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. Bishop Thomas Grant School consistently achieves outstanding academic results way above local and national averages in every subject area.  Our curriculum equips students with skills for the modern, global world and develops them as independent and critical learners and confident communicators.

At the heart of the school is its distinctive Catholic ethos, which in turn is supported by the excellent relationships which exist between staff and students. Our shared vision for the school supported by the staff, students, parents and governors has created a very strong, caring and cohesive community, with Gospel values permeating all aspects of life.

The school is committed to the continuous improvement of resources and to the development of staff skills through high quality CPD sessions, the wellbeing of staff is also paramount and opportunities and measures are put in place to ensure this.

Why apply for a position at Bishop Thomas Grant?

  • Our school has an outstanding ethos and environment for learning
  • The School achieves outstanding results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages
  • We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing, personal development and CPD
  • Bishop Thomas Grant is a hugely oversubscribed school (in excess of 1000 Applications for 180 Year 7 places)
  • Our school provides outstanding pastoral support. This helps all students to remain engaged and motivated to learn. Their exceptionally positive attitude to learning is a major contribution to their achievement
  • Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for each other, their staff and the school environment
  • Parents have very positive views about how well the school cares for their children and enables them to achieve very highly
  • Our Sixth Form is outstanding

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Applications closed