Business Studies Teacher
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Business Studies Teacher
- September start
- Outstanding school
- Business teacher Key Stages 4 and 5
- West London
- Strong department, possible additional responsibility
- Salary £40,317 - £70000
JOB DESCRIPTION
Business Studies teacher required for an outstanding school based in West London. They are looking for a Business Studies teacher to teach across Key Stages 4 and 5. This position will be starting in September on a full-time basis, and there is additional responsibility for the right teacher. The school has a great reputation and is an excellent place to work both in terms of students and staff members. The school is happy to consider both NQT's and experienced Business Studies teacher's. The school wants to look over Business Studies teacher's CVs ASAP and meet them over the next couple of weeks.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
At the school they have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Their mission is 'Education is Success'. This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates through the school. They aim to develop resilience in their students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. They draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.
-Outstanding OFSTED report
-Strong established SLT and Maths department
-Tripled its examination results at GCSE with over 70% of students achieving 9-4 grades in core subjects.
Fantastic working environment and facilities
- Salary £40,317 - £70000
REQUIREMENTS
Applications are welcome from Business Studies teacher's at any stage in their career including NQT's and both British trained Business Studies teacher's and overseas Business Studies teacher's will be considered for this position. All applicants should have UK QTS or an overseas formal secondary school teaching qualification. Please send your CV to Gavin at Reeson Education ASAP
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert.
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🎓 Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📚 Emphasise experience teaching Key Stages 4 and 5 Business Studies as the role covers both GCSE and A-Level
🏆 Mention any involvement in improving examination results, as the school has tripled GCSE results with 70% achieving 9-4 grades
🌟 Include any additional responsibilities or leadership roles you've held, as there's potential for extra responsibility
📊 Quantify your teaching achievements: 'Improved GCSE pass rates by 15%' or 'Mentored 8 NQT teachers'
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- •Delivered Key Stage 4 Business Studies curriculum to 120 students across 5 classes, achieving 85% GCSE pass rate above national average
- •Planned and executed A-Level Business Studies programme for 32 students, with 78% achieving A*-B grades in final examinations
- •Led department initiative to integrate real-world case studies, resulting in 12% improvement in student engagement scores
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Business Studies Teacher position at your outstanding West London school through Reeson Education. With my QTS qualification and experience teaching Key Stages 4 and 5 Business Studies, I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to a department that has achieved such impressive GCSE results.
My background in secondary Business Studies education has equipped me with strong curriculum delivery skills and the ability to prepare students effectively for both GCSE and A-Level examinations. I am particularly drawn to schools that prioritise student achievement and would welcome the opportunity to take on additional responsibility within your established department.
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Technical
- ›How would you differentiate Business Studies content for Key Stage 4 versus Key Stage 5 students?
- ›What strategies do you use to prepare students for GCSE Business Studies examinations?
- ›How do you incorporate real-world business examples into your lesson planning?
- ›What assessment methods do you find most effective for Business Studies?
- ›How would you use educational technology to enhance Business Studies teaching?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for struggling students.
- ›Describe a situation where you took on additional responsibility beyond your teaching duties.
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour in the classroom?
- ›Give an example of how you've contributed to improving examination results.
- ›Tell me about a time when you worked collaboratively with colleagues to achieve a goal.
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Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for struggling students.
Describe a situation where you took on additional responsibility beyond your teaching duties.