Second in Business
Required for September 2024
SECOND IN BUSINESS
TLR 2B (£5,358) + MS/UPS (OLA)
Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London. It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos of kindness, strength in diversity, respect, excellence and pride in achievement, which we call ‘The Woodbridge Way’. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community. We achieve impressive results year after year from a fully comprehensive intake. We are currently looking for a a Second in Department to join our Business team.
The Business & Economics department offers:
- A Business and Economics curriculum across the Key Stages, which includes Business and Economics at A Level, Level 2 and Level 3 Cambridge Technical courses in the 6th Form, Business as an Early Option for Year 9 students, as well as GCSE Business. All courses attract large numbers of students.
- A successful and well-resourced department with its own ‘Business Centre’ facility of five ICT-suite classrooms.
- A record of driving forward innovation in learning and teaching within the school and a strong commitment to access and challenge for all.
- A positive learning and teaching experience in a supportive and friendly environment which is very popular with students.
- Good results at GCSE, Cambridge Technical and A Level.
- An inspirational Head of Department
The successful applicant will:
- Have a strong belief in comprehensive education
- Have the ability to deliver excellent student outcomes
- Be an innovative and inspirational teacher
- Be committed to their personal and professional development
- Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos
- Have the experience of teaching a full age and ability range
- Have the ability to teach Business up to A Level
Woodbridge High School offers you:
- The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school
- A welcoming and friendly staff body
- Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students
- Clear behaviour systems and students who understand boundaries
- Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion
- Access to state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities
- Tailored professional development and training
- A comprehensive staff wellbeing package
Woodbridge High School is committed to working with local schools and leads on many aspects of school improvement and inter-school development. We would like you to consider being part of our team at this exciting time in our development.
Woodbridge High School welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We actively seek to ensure that our staff is reflective of the diversity of our student body.
We also welcome applications from those returning to the profession or those who need flexible working arrangements. Please set out your situation or request as part of your application.
The school is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an Internet search.
Further details about the post can be found below. Please complete the electronic application form HERE to apply and please note the school can only consider completed application forms and not CVs alone.
Closing date: Tuesday, 7th May at 9.00 am
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. We will contact unsuccessful applicants soon after the process.