We are seeking an enthusiastic and diligent teacher of Economics/Business Studies to join our team. Economics and Business Studies are popular and successful subjects at A Level with many students progressing to study Economics and related subjects at university. The ideal candidate will be a passionate subject specialist keen to develop their pedagogy further in our creative school setting. The post would suit an ECT looking to begin their career in a rich and supportive environment or a more experienced teacher looking to develop their skills in a new setting. A willingness to deliver Business Studies at GCSE in addition to teaching A level is an advantage.
School 21 is an all-through school serving students from reception to year 13. We are an innovative school with a mission to empower young people to meet the demands of life in the 21st century. Here we believe that the purpose of education is to develop the whole child: head (academics), heart (character and well-being) and hand (generating ideas, problem solving, creating extraordinary authentic outcomes). As a member of the School 21 community you will be trained in and develop a range of pedagogies that speak to this holistic view of education including oracy-rich learning, project based learning and coaching. advanced literacy techniques and using technology effectively in the classroom. Our oracy curriculum teacher toolkit and our collaboration with Cambridge University has resulted in a school filled with purposeful talk and thinking.
The successful candidate will be:
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For more information please see the candidate information pack, or visit www.school21.org.uk or e-mail Sakshi Saxena at [email protected].
School 21 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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The qualities we look for in our staff are reflected in our values and we look for people who are passionate about our mission and are keen to collaborate to ensure the best possible outcome for our students, families and communities.
We look to create an enabling, engaging, psychologically safe and collaborative culture and look to recruit staff of all levels and backgrounds.
We are proud to offer family friendly policies including flexible working, shared parental and adoption leave plus a maternity return to work programme
We are passionate about supporting our staff through our Menopause policy
We offer 26 days annual leave for our full time staff which rises to 28 days after 3 years of service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
Free 24/7 counselling, legal and information line
Online Healthy living and financial support portal
Lifestyle discounts to High Street shops, restaurants etc
Free online monthly Yoga classes
Free Flu vaccinations (if you are not eligible via the NHS)
Access to Big Education leadership courses Big 8 and Big Leadership Adventure
Access to our CPD hub for online courses
We support external study routes linked to your role
All staff annual Inset day
We are proud to be a London living wage employer
You’re entitled to the scheme from day one, helping you plan for the future
Electric car scheme, to help reduce our carbon footprint
Cycle to work scheme
Interest free travel season ticket loan
My Gym and My Active discount schemes
Technology IT scheme
Free mindfulness Headspace app
Free Will writing
Staff Discounts
We encourage both pupils and staff to think about the environment and how their actions will impact upon their local surroundings, as well as the global environment.
We create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We are committed to supporting our staff and applicants to be their authentic selves in the workplace without judgement and ensuring that diverse communities are celebrated.
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School 21,
Pitchford Street,
Stratford,
London,
E15 4RZ
Big Education Trust,
Sugar House Lane,
Stratford,
London,
E15 2QS