Head of Business Studies - London, United Kingdom - Ark Schools

Ark Schools

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London, United Kingdom

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Head of Business Studies

Location:
Ark Putney Academy

Job Type:
Teaching

Salary:
£37,667 + TLR 1A £9,272 - £57,313 + TLR 1A £9,272

Posted:08/04/2024

Closing date:22/04/2024

Closing time:09:00

Location:
Putney, Southwest London

Salary:
Ark MPS or UPS (Inner London) £37,667-£57,313 depending on experience

TLR: 1A, £9,272

Working pattern:
Full time

Contract:
Permanent

Start date: 1 September 2024

About the role:

We're looking to appoint a
Head of Business Studies to plan and deliver challenging and engaging lessons that instill a passion for learning.

You will line manage business studies staff.

There will also be the possibility of taking on Lead Internal Verifier BTEC role across the academy for an increased TLR.

The postholder will have the opportunity to coach/mentor staff and work with other Heads of Business Studies across the network.

You will:

- be experienced in and have a good understanding of BTECs, particularly CNAT KS4 Enterprise and Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
- have had significant impact on student attainment
- be able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities
- have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
- be committed to Ark Putney's ethos of high expectations

View the full job description and person specification here Head of Business **
About our school:Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We're a mixed school with 870 students, ranging from year 7 through to sixth form. We adopt a holistic view to educating young people. Through our commitment to inclusion, equality and attainment, we prepare every student to be a pillar of any community.

In
our 2022 Ofsted inspection we were rated 'Good' in every category
with real strengths in teaching and learning, curriculum breadth and personal development.

We offer:

Tailored professional development based on the needs of the teacher and department to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.
We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously as we recognise that teaching can be a challenging profession. Therefore, staff receive regular rewards and recognition for effort.

The academy reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. To meet this Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. To meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants._ _Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Nondisclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this _link_._
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone staff and students can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click this _link_
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role._