Faculty Lead for Business and IT
Foxford Community School
TMS/UPS plus the opportunity for a suitable candidate for a leadership allowance in the TLR2 range
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to lead our Business and IT faculties. We are seeking someone with a commitment to excellence who will ideally be able to teach Business and/or IT to A Level standard.
The successful applicant will:
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning;
• Be able to teach Business and/or IT to A Level standard ;
• Have a record of consistently delivering strong GCSE and A Level results across a range of ability levels;
• Have an ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students and staff;
• Deliver a curriculum that inspires and engages students and provides an aspirational and challenging learning experience;
• Be able to lead the strategic direction of the faculty;
• Be able to ensure the continued delivery of high quality learning and teaching within the faculty;
• Be able to line manage staff in the faculty;
• Possess the skills and determination to make a profound difference to the lives of our students by sharing our belief in the highest standards of academic achievement in an inclusive setting
You will be able to demonstrate commitment and understanding in order that every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to progress and reach their full potential. We are dedicated to delivering a learning experience to all students which is stimulating and enjoyable, drawing from a wealth of extended learning environment and enrichment activities. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place people want to work where everyone recognises the buzz of excitement and togetherness, whatever stage they are at in their career. We invest in ensuring the quality of our relationships, fostering and building strong teams to share good and innovative practice, to promote learners’ achievements and to be the best that we can be.
Our motivation is that every child can achieve their targets with the right support. We understand where the students are at and scaffold them to move to the next level. If you feel the same way and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
We will play to your strengths and can offer you:
• A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking, an employee discount scheme and a laptop/iPad.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.
• Annual Support Staff Conference for all Support Staff across the Trust.
Foxford has great deal to be proud of. We are the kind of place people want to work with a meaningful focus on excellence and a desire to continuously improve.
Our headteacher, Alison Gallagher, would be delighted to meet you and discuss the opportunity further. To organise a visit please email Emma Phillips
Application deadline: 9.00am Monday 8 April 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023.
These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.