Vacancies

About the Post

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and energetic Head of Business and Economics to join and lead our highly successful department and subject across both Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS). This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead an already high-performing faculty area and to further develop an exciting and ambitious curriculum that provides exceptional opportunities for our students. This position has arisen due to the promotion of the current postholder to senior leadership.

The Business and Economics team is truly thriving with large numbers at both GCSE and A-level. Colleagues in the department have embraced cross-campus working and the successful candidate would receive the support of a talented team of Business and Economics teachers and a highly supportive senior leadership team.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and aspirational colleague.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Lead and inspire excellence in Business and Economics across two schools serving one community
• Further improve outcomes at both KS4 and 5 in both Business and Economics
• Provide inspirational and dynamic leadership to an exceptional team of professionals
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professional
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are an inspirational and skilled classroom teacher of Business and/or Economics

• Have a vision for excellence across the suite of Business and Economics qualifications
• Are highly resilient and tenacious with a clear understanding of, and ability to use, a range of approaches including pace-setting and challenge as tools to bring about transformational change
• Are ambitious for whole school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture
• Will embrace our highly supportive, professional approach to school improvement

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (HR administrator) on 01202 486237 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Friday 19th April 2024 at 8am. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the deadline and encourage interested colleagues to apply asap.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.