Course Team Leader - Economics

Long Road is a popular and successful Sixth Form College with over 2,600 16–19-year-old full time students. Conveniently located close to the M11 and A14, the college is set in the thriving and expanding city of Cambridge, next to the Biomedical Campus within its own attractive grounds. Long Road was judged by OFSTED to be ‘Good’ in all five categories in 2019, and we are now taking the next steps to become an Outstanding College.

All our staff share a passion for teaching and learning and are encouraged to support each other and to recognise each other’s strengths and take pride in the happy, supportive and good humoured environment that exists at Long Road.

We are looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic, and qualified Course Team Leader in Economics to join and lead our dedicated team of specialist teachers. Economics is a popular choice, we currently have a total of 190 students studying the subject in Years 12 & 13, over 10 groups.

You will be an enthusiastic and dedicated Economics specialist, with experience of teaching Y12 & Y13 A Level Economics as well as an ability to teach A Level Business Studies. We are looking for someone who can consistently deliver high quality, interesting lessons that engage students. In addition, we would like someone who is positive and able to develop strong working relationships with team members and students. The role would be suited to a candidate who is currently in a similar role or a teacher who is looking to take the next steps in their career.

Within the College there is a genuine and shared commitment to on-going professional development, and we offer a supportive environment in which to further develop your career. We actively promote the use of evidence- based pedagogy in the classroom, within the department, and offer support to teachers through individual or group research projects.

If you are passionate about teaching and learning, share our enthusiasm for Economics and are seeking to develop your practice in a supportive and welcoming faculty, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits by prospective applicants are welcomed.

Salary ranges from £30,500 to £47,133, plus annual CTL Allowance Band 3 (£4,054).

Up to £5,000 relocation package is offered, with submission of receipts, (valid for 6 months). To include removal costs, home sale/rental costs, new location searches and home appliances (if required).

Up to £5,000 incentive, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate outstanding outcomes, with positive value added over the past 3 years.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: 9.00am on 22 April 2024.

Long Road Sixth Form College is committed to the promotion of equality and the elimination of discrimination. We welcome applications from all members of the community.

We do not accept CVs as valid applications for our advertised roles.