Teacher of Business

Ref: SCH-UHS-0012 11 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PR Salary: £36,413 - £53,994 pa including the Outer London Allowance Department: Business Studies and Economics Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Closing Date: 10/02/2025 12:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: 21/04/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPS Outer London

The Role

Uxbridge High School is a happy and ambitious school which enriches individuals academically, socially and emotionally. We have much to celebrate including a committed and focused student body and staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive governors and a thriving sixth form.

As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain, we value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point. We are seeking a Teacher of Business Studies and Economics to work in our dedicated and committed Business Studies team of three to teach Business Studies and Economics across the age and ability range up to and including Sixth Form. This role is suitable for either an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified teacher.

The successful candidate will:

- lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism;

- demonstrate their ethos of putting our students at the heart of our curriculum;

- be driven to make a difference, to overcome barriers, to be relentless in enabling all students - to make exceptional progress;

- be committed to your own personal development and collaborative, consultative working.

Please take the time to view our website (wws.uhs.org.uk) before making an application. This gives a fantastic insight into the life of the school. We would welcome applications from exceptional people who can make an integral contribution to Uxbridge High School.

What we’re looking for:

A teacher who leads by example, with outstanding classroom practice and professionalism.
A passion for placing students at the heart of the curriculum, ensuring their learning is meaningful and engaging.
A teacher driven to make a difference, committed to overcoming barriers and enabling every student to achieve exceptional progress.
A team player dedicated to personal development and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Join a school that is committed to the PROUD TO MAKE SUCCESS HAPPEN, values of positivity respect, open mindedness, uniqueness and determination. We believe that success can only come through a close partnership between dedicated staff, confident students, supportive parents and a committed Board of Trustees

Please take the time to view our website (wws.uhs.org.uk) and the people strategy before making an application. This gives a fantastic insight into the life of the school. We would welcome applications from exceptional people who can make an integral contribution to Uxbridge High School.

Benefits

Other
Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)
Five annual INSET days with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays.
July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters and paid duties.
Long service awards.
Meals before parents' evenings and late school events.
Recruitment bonus for referring new colleagues.
Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.
Staff wellbeing.
We have excellent spacious facilities and excellent IT equipment.
We offer a private health care.
We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
First Degree		Essential
Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towards		Essential
Evidence of continuing and recent professional development		Essential
Further Degree		Desirable

Skills

Relevant Skills
Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN.	Essential
Successful teaching experience at either school(s) or on main teaching practice.	Essential
To have an updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum.	Essential
Ability to be an imaginative and effective teacher and to relate well to children.	Essential
Ability to maintain high levels of student engagement.	Essential
Ability to manipulate data and to access and maintain electronic records and reports.	Essential
Experience
Track record of good or outstanding teaching.	Essential