Teacher of Economics

Location

Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Full-time or Part-time

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 180 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

We have a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring Economics teacher (with the possibility of teaching Business as well) with outstanding subject knowledge in this excellent department. You will teach the A level Edexcel A syllabus.

The successful candidate will have energy, drive, and great ideas, whether as an experienced teacher of Economics, or an able NQT or career changer looking to train as a teacher who can meet the demands of a thriving department and ambitious pupils.

It will be an advantage if you can teach on both our Business and Economics A level courses, although not a necessity.

Applications are welcome from those seeking part-time or full-time roles.

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme with 8% employer contribution; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email: [email protected] .

Closing date: 09:00 on Friday 15 March 2024

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.

We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.

Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.

Registered charity number 1087839 • No agencies, please •

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Salary

£29.77k - £51.04k per annum