Why apply to be a Teacher of Business & Economics Riverside School?

Riverside School opened in September 2012, we have now moved into our new state-of the-art £45m building on the north bank of the Thames with over 1200 students from Year 7 to 13; we will grow to approximately 2000 over the next 5 years, including a large sixth form. This is a great career opportunity to be part of a new and expanding school. It really is a very special place to work and pre-application visits are welcomed.

Our relentless focus on teaching and learning and developing great teachers and leaders is our number one priority. Weekly one-to-one tailored coaching sessions, termly lesson study and a generous time allocation to planning means our teachers are both motivated and highly talented. There is a real sense of passion and determination that students and staff bring to all that they do, making Riverside School a superb place both to learn and to work.

The successful candidate will: 

• Have a passion for business and economics which is evident in their day to day teaching. 
• Show evidence of being, or having the clear potential to be, an outstanding teacher of business and economics. 
• Contribute and show commitment to our innovative and forward thinking department. 
• Contribute to intervention programmes and other after-school activities. 
• Play a full and active role in the life of the school. 
• Be a reflective practitioner with foci on continuous learning and development of practice. 
• Want to make a real difference to the lives of all young people.

In return, we can offer you: 

• A cohesive team of people who believe in working collaboratively; sharing ideas and supporting each other. 
• The opportunity to further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure students achieve excellence. 
• Participation in lesson studies which provide an opportunity for collaborative planning and the detailed and evaluative analysis of specific pedagogical foci. 
• The chance to join a growing school with further opportunities for progression as the school reaches capacity. 
• Unrivalled CPDL opportunities to further develop your skills as a classroom practitioner and to develop leadership skills as you progress. 
• Purpose built and well-furnished classrooms in a brand new £45 million school.

If you share in our commitment to achieve excellence for all, we want to hear from you.

To find out more about our school please visit http://secondary.riversidecampus.com/

Please contact Headteacher: Andrew Roberts, on 020 3946 5888 or email riverside@riverside.bardaglea.org.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.