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We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher with the knowledge and skills to drive academic standards, to inspire our pupils to become the best possible version of themselves and to achieve outcomes that lay strong foundations for their future success. Our pupils are happy, confident young people; we are an experienced, caring and inclusive team, it’s our responsibility to see they excel.
We are looking for an excellent Teacher of Economics & Business with:
• very high expectations of what can be achieved;
• a proven track record in raising pupil attainment (particularly in Economics);
• experience at teaching KS5 (preferable);
• an understanding of how children learn and the complexities of this process;
• the aspiration to work with young people, colleagues and parents;
• the skills to work successfully as a team member establishing effective working relationships and flexible working practices;
• experience of following direction and working in collaboration with colleagues, parents, pupils and the school community;
• strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships, and a positive can-do attitude;
• a creative and innovative approach to school improvement;
• the ability lead on the educational progress, achievement and enrichment experience (trips, rewards and clubs);
• the ability to be kind, positive and committed to the school’s inclusive ethos;
• the ability to be flexible, calm, work under pressure and manage change effectively
Our strong and experienced leadership team are committed to providing an exceptional, enriching education for all our young people so that they can be the very best version of themselves.
Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is set within a diverse and vibrant community; we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions which form the bedrock of our inclusive ethos. We are looking to employ exceptional staff who share our values and determination to provide Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form pupils with a first-class education that enables them to thrive and succeed in their learning and life.
Why should you come and work for us?
We have fantastic children and families (many schools say that, but we really do);
We have amazing new buildings (our secondary building won an award for technological architecture from CIAT1) with two fantastic libraries, dedicated ICT suites, specialist food rooms, science labs, music studio & provisions, ICT rich learning spaces and a huge outside space including a large playing field, 2 MUGA’s, edible garden and Trim Trail;
Half-price wrap around care if your child/ren attend Play Professional’s after school club provision (either at Woodmansterne or another school);
Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child’s full learning potential;
We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange book clubs, get-togethers, well-being INSETs, exercise classes and well-being activities, as well as working closely with leaders to improve staff well-being;
A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Woodmansterne’s values and ethos;
Access to Cyclescheme;
Free refreshments (tea,coffee and sugar) in our wonderful spacious staffrooms and work areas;
Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
The uniqueness of our all-through provision means exciting opportunities for cross-phase collaboration between primary and secondary;
we have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.
The Woodmansterne way is the realisation of our vision and values in daily life. Grounded in our six core values of integrity, cooperation, aspiration, respect, unity and responsibility; it is at the heart of everything we do, our way of being, our approach to life and learning. Our staff and pupils embody these values every day. It is played out in our daily routines, our assemblies, our learning, our actions and interactions and our expectations of ourselves and each other. If you visit, ask our pupils about our values, they are fiercely proud of their school’s ethos and reputation as a socially responsible, kind and inclusive community.