Teacher of Business Studies and Economics

Salary : MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Job Overview

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of Business students and Economists? Do you possess a deep understanding and enthusiasm for the subject? Join us at Oaks Park High School, where we are excited to welcome a dedicated and passionate Teacher of Business Studies and Economics to join our team.

At Oaks Park High School, our students and staff work hard to ensure the best academic outcomes. Last year the percentage of students achieving Business Studies 9-4 at GCSE and Business & Economics A*-C in KS5 were significantly above the national average, giving us a positive Progress 8, including for disadvantaged students. As a result, A-Level Business Studies and Economics and BTEC Business are very popular choices in our Sixth Form, with increasing numbers of students going on to study Business and Economics at university.

In addition to our drive of delivering the best possible results for students, we have strong pastoral care strategies to best support our students and their families.

If you would like to be part of this forward thinking and ambitious school community, we eagerly anticipate receiving your application.  

What We Offer:

• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with 300 students per year group (Year 7-11) and approx. 400 students in the Sixth Form.
  

• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and a purposeful learning environment
  

• A positive, high-performing Business & Economics department with a proven track record of exceptional outcomes across the full range of qualifications.
  

• Professional development opportunities to support your career advancement.
  

• Access to excellent modern facilities that enhance the learning experience.
  

• An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do.
  

• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on "Learning Together, Achieving Together."
  

• Medical and well-being support for all staff, provided at no cost.

  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

We are looking for a Business teacher for KS3 and KS4 who preferably also has experience of teaching Economics at KS5.

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification to ensure you demonstrate in your application the skills and experience required for the post. 

Location: The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge. There are excellent transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station (zone 4 on the Central Line) only a four minute walk away.