Teacher of Business Studies and Economics

Engage with teaching and learning drop ins and training for staff as part of the department's development

Plan and deliver student learning that ensures student engagement and progression for all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and those identified as more able

Within their classes, take responsibility for analysing progress and attainment data to make data driven changes to curriculum design, student intervention and set changes.

Use formal and informal assessment to identify gaps in students' learning and skills and adapt teaching accordingly to enable students to make progress

Provide opportunities for students to take part in additional subject specific activities/trips, which includes opportunities in providing extra-curricular activities.

Are active members of their curriculum and pastoral teams, contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the school

Develop positive relationships with the students based on mutual respect

Consistently implement the school's positive behaviour system

Develop and maintain good relationships with parents and the wider community

Take responsibility for their own professional development including attending relevant CPD events, observing peers and identifying personal developmental targets.

Qualified teacher status

Have a good degree in a relevant subject area

Experience - Essential:

Record as an excellent classroom practitioner

Desirable:

Record of excellent good examination results in classes

Evidence of contribution to effective schemes of learning

Skills - Essential:

Great teacher with excellent skills in lesson planning and delivery

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Personal Qualities - Essential:

Passionate about the subject

Passionate about high quality learning and teaching

Clear, fully inclusive, educational philosophy

Professional approach when dealing with all issues, students and staff.

High personal standards

Positive and enthusiastic approach towards work

At Coombe, teachers:

Have a passion for and expertise in their subject areas

Are passionate about their role in developing young people's skills across a broad range of areas

Support other members of the team and remain flexible.

Collaborate with colleagues within the Trust to share examples of best practice.

Are ambitious and take advantage of the many opportunities for progression offered by the school.

What the school offers its staff

Coombe Girls' School & Sixth Form is a fantastic and rewarding place to work. Our students are motivated and keen to learn while our creative, engaging staff is committed to providing exceptional teaching to our students. We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously and actively manage workload whilst retaining very high standards. Our staff are highly supportive of one another.

We are a Google school and staff are provided with a Chromebook to support their work. The school is within walking distance of New Malden train station with its fast, direct links to central London and into Surrey and Hampshire. For those travelling by car, parking is available in the school car park, and bike racks and showers are provided for colleagues who are able to cycle to work.

With regards to Personal Development, we pride ourselves on our commitment to CPD. Our staff is supported to access National Professional Qualifications and receives Thrive training. There are opportunities to work collaboratively across all five schools in the Trust (both primary and secondary) as well as with the central Trust team. The Trust looks to provide opportunities for growth for colleagues within the Trust.