Head of Business Studies and Economics

وصف الوظيفة

Job Purpose

Are you enthusiastic about teaching? Are you seeking an inspiring educational environment? Do you aspire to receive support for your professional journey? If so, Turing House School invites you to consider joining our dedicated team.

Turing House School is on the lookout for a dynamic Head of Business Studies & Economics to become part of our vibrant staff. This role presents an exceptional chance for a remarkable teacher aiming to advance their career, or for an accomplished leader eager to embrace a new opportunity within our efficient Middle Leadership team.

Why Choose Turing House School (refer to our Staff Prospectus for more details):

  • Supportive colleagues who are always ready to assist each other.
  • A culture where staff are proud to belong and are backed by a leadership team that genuinely desires to see you flourish.
  • Outstanding prospects for continuous professional growth, featuring cross-trust assistance from RET and tailored training to suit your individual career goals.
  • Emphasis on staff wellbeing, as we believe that content teachers foster a thriving school environment.
  • Staff perks include a laptop for every educator, free flu vaccinations, regular social gatherings, sports sessions, weekly updates, and a board dedicated to recognizing staff achievements.
  • Opportunities to teach within an 11-18 framework, including sixth form subjects across a variety of areas.
  • Since April 2022, we have been based at our new, permanent location in Whitton, on Hospital Bridge Road, equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including five specialized Design & Technology rooms.
  • Access to complimentary tea and coffee in the staffroom, along with nutritious meals provided by our catering service on days when you undertake lunch duties.

What Ofsted Says:

"Staff morale is exceptionally high. Staff are enthusiastic and enjoy working at the school. There is a strong sense of teamwork throughout the whole community."

"Leaders have cultivated an open culture at the school, where a clear sense of teamwork and community prevails among both staff and students. Everyone takes pride in the school, which is a welcoming and vibrant space. High expectations have ensured exemplary standards of behavior across the school."

Testimonials from Teachers:

"Behavior is outstanding. Student motivation is high, with a great deal of enthusiasm and ambition to excel in class. Most students adhere to expectations and show genuine concern for their work outside the classroom. I have the opportunity to enjoy lunch and take breaks from screens, which has greatly enhanced my own health and lesson delivery."

"The staff is incredibly supportive and positive. Expectations are communicated clearly, and assistance is always available. Students demonstrate high levels of self-motivation, and behavioral issues are minimal."

Parent Feedback:

"Turing House is a remarkable school filled with hardworking, dedicated, and inspiring staff and students. We truly appreciate all that you do for the school."

Finding the right school to join is as crucial as selecting the right candidates for us. We encourage you to visit our website for further information and to download our recruitment pack.

We are steadfastly committed to safeguarding our students' welfare. Appointments will be contingent on enhanced DBS clearance and reference checks. Turing House School is an equal opportunity employer. All staff are required to share this commitment, which will be thoroughly evaluated as part of the selection process. Our policies and practices reflect our dedication to equality and diversity, and appointments will be based solely on an individual’s suitability for the role.

إمتيازات الوظيفة

Why work for Turing House School (please see Staff Prospectus for further information):

  • Friendly colleagues who are always happy to help each other.
  • All staff are proud to be part of the school and feel supported by the open-door policy of Senior Leadership who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive.
  • Excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development with cross trust support from RET and training catered to support your individual career.
  • Staff wellbeing is at the forefront of the school’s priorities. Happy teachers make a happy school.
  • Staff benefits include a laptop for all teaching staff, free flu jab, regular social events, staff sporting sessions, weekly staff bulletins and staff appreciation shout out board.
  • To be part of an 11-18 provision with opportunities to teach in the sixth form in many subject areas.
  • Since April 2022 we have been located in our new permanent site in Whitton, Hospital Bridge Road, with state-of-the-art facilities, including five designated Design & Technology rooms.
  • Free tea and coffee in the staffroom as well as free delicious meals from our catering company on days where you carry out lunch duties.

Here’s what Ofsted have to say:

 “Staff morale is exceptionally high. Staff are enthusiastic and enjoy working in the school. There is strong sense of teamwork across the whole school community.”

“Leaders have established an open culture at the school where there is a clear sense of teamwork and community across staff and pupils alike. Everyone takes pride in the school. It is a welcoming and vibrant place. High expectations across the school have secured high standards of behaviour.”

Teachers’ Testimonials:

“Behaviour is exceptional. Motivation is high. There is a lot of enthusiasm and aspiration to do well in class. Most students are following expectations and are caring about their work outside of the classroom. I get to eat lunch and have time away from screens. This has had a huge improvement on my own health and my lessons.”

“Staff are incredibly supportive and positive. Expectations are made clear and help is always at hand. Students are incredibly self-motivated and behaviour is minimal.”

Parent Testimonial:

“I think Turing House is a fabulous school full of hard-working, dedicated and inspirational staff and students. Thank you for everything you do for the school, it is very much appreciated”.

Choosing the right new school to work in is as important to you as choosing the right new staff is for us. Please visit our website to find out more about us and to download a recruitment pack. 

We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and references. Turing House School is an equal opportunity employer. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post.

متطلبات الوظيفة

The successful candidate will:

  • Have the personality, drive and skills to lead and develop the department.
  • Be a practitioner who leads by example with the ability to teach inspirational lessons.
  • Be flexible, dedicated and passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences and ensuring all students achieve the best possible outcomes