Teacher of Business, Economics or Accounting

Location

Leicester | United Kingdom

Job description

TEACHERS OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS OR ACCOUNTING

Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE. 

We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road. 

We are looking to appoint well-qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic Teacher of Business, Accounting or Economics, who will help us provide the best possible learning experiences and outcomes for our students. It is planned that this post will be based at our Regent Road Campus.

THE CURRICULUM AREA – BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE 

Business, Economics and Finance is a vibrant curriculum area. We teach A Levels in Accounting (AQA), Business (Edexcel) and Economics (AQA). We also teach CTEC Level 3 Business (Extended Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diploma) and the Cambridge Technical in Business at Level 2.

The area is led by a Curriculum Area Leader who is supported by a Deputy and two Assistant Curriculum Area Leaders. Together they ensure the provision of high quality outcomes and experiences for students and lead the on-going development of teaching, learning and assessment. The area is accommodated in a modern teaching block and uses well-appointed modern classrooms. There are a good range of resources including excellent online materials, and interactive whiteboards.

In addition to the examination courses, staff from the department also offer courses within the Enrichment and Extension Programmes. Some teachers also contribute to the work of cross-College courses such as the Extended Project Qualification.

Overall, we are one of the largest Business, Accounting and Economics providers in the country. 

For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.

This is a full time, term time permanent post commencing August 2024.

The salary will be at a point on the Sixth Form Colleges pay spine which ranges from £30,500 - £47,133

We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:-

·                    Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range

·                    A defined benefit pension scheme

·                    Staff well-being programme

·                    Cycle to Work Scheme

·                    Annual flu vaccination

·                    Continual Professional Development

·                    Eyecare voucher scheme

·                    On-site parking

APPLICATIONS 

Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by clicking the tab ‘Apply Now’.

Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 17th March 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing 8th April 2024 . If shortlisted candidates have holiday commitments during the scheduled week of interviews, interviews can therefore be delayed to week commencing 15th April 2024.  Full details will be emailed out to candidates. 

Please return all completed applications via e-mail only.

Finally, I would like to thank you again for your interest shown in this post and the College.

Paul Wilson

Principal

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Salary

£30.5k - £47.13k per annum