Business and Economics Teacher

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS TEACHER

Closing Date:  12th May

Interview Date: TBC

Contract/Hours: Part-time, 4 days per week

Key Stage: KS3, KS4 and A Level

Salary: Rookwood Qualified Teacher Scales

Location of Role: Rookwood School, Andover

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Business and Economics Technology Teacher who is committed to helping our pupils to fulfil their potential. With the introduction of our new Sixth Form, the department is growing and this is a good opportunity to influence the direction of Business and Economics teaching at Rookwood. You will be a self-motivator and demonstrate high professional standards.

Rookwood School is a successful non-selective co-educational independent school located a short walk from the picturesque market town of Andover, Hampshire. With a new Sixth Form, we are the only independent ‘all-through’ school in the Andover area, educating from the age of 2 to 18.

We are looking for an individual who:

·        Believes in young people

·        Is dynamic, innovative and inspirational in the classroom

·        Is passionate about their subject and is keen to improve standards

·        Ensures all students succeed and are able to achieve their maximum potential

·        Has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across the age range

·        Is committed to raising standards of attainment and developing the success of the subject

·        Enjoys working as part of a team

·        Sets high expectations of themselves and their students

In return we will offer you:

·        A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further

·        Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment

·        Opportunities for further professional development

·        Employee assistance provision

·        Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children

·        A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.

Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000356

The full Job Description can be obtained directly from the vacancies section on our school website - www.rookwoodschool.org/vacancies.

For further details please contact recruitment@rookwoodschool.org; or call 01264 325900. 

Potential applicant visits are welcomed. We would also welcome applications from ECT.

The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.

Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references.

All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).