Job Description

Business Studies Teacher
MPR (Salary according to expertise and experience)
At TTC we aim to develop each student's understanding of the practices that businesses use on a day-to-day basis and to widen their understanding of the world around them. Students will develop their ability to be innovative and creative, whilst improving their skills in team work, communication and problem solving. Students are encouraged to be enterprising, adopting a "can do" attitude and to develop the confidence to communicate effectively. Whilst the department prides itself on excellent examination results, it also realizes the value of hard-working, committed students who achieve their potential
For students who are keen to learn the theoretical background to businesses and how they operate, at KS4 we offer BTEC Business Certificate. The course consists mainly of portfolio work but for the first time next year there is a Finance unit assessed through examination. One optional unit "Starting a small business" requires students to set up and run, as a class, their own business and complete a business plan for this.
In the Sixth Form we currently offer six courses which are BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, BTEC Diploma, 'AS' and 'A' level Business Studies and 'AS' and 'A' level Economics. We have outstanding results for 'A' level Business Studies (ALPS 2), BTEC Business (ALPS 2) and Economics is a new course this year. We currently have one group of both Business and Economics in Year 12 but the real growth area of the department is BTEC Business level 3 where we have three large classes. We also offer a combined Business and ICT course at Level 2 for sixth formers.
As an extra-curricular activity the department offers all sixth form students the opportunity of joining the Young Enterprise scheme whereby the students can set up and run their own professional company, taking part in trade fairs and competitions. The College has been very successful with Young Enterprise, winning the local area finals 12 times out of 17; the County Finals 7 times and the East of England one year. Also, we were 4th in the National Finals three years ago.
The department prides itself on its excellent examination success for all its courses from BTEC to 'A' level with a team of excellent teachers and resources, and all students are encouraged to maximize their potential. Also the department provides outstanding training alongside the college training programme which have enabled departments members to often gain promotions.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding or potential to be outstanding teacher of Business with high expectations, strong classroom management skills and good subject knowledge. You should have a vibrant personality and be prepared to continually develop your skills to ensure enjoyment and rigour in the classroom. We have a strong team ethos and are looking for a like-minded person to join the department at an exciting time of its development. We would warmly welcome and encourage applications from Newly Qualified Teachers.
Tendring Technology College, a Teaching School based in North Essex, was judged by Ofsted as 'Outstanding' in every category in September 2013 and is a key member of The Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-Academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential, broaden their horizons and become active, prosperous and successful citizens in the world around them.

As the sponsor, the AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be offered membership of a private health cash plan, the Ford Advantage Scheme and be entitled to Childcare Vouchers.

The date of commencement for this post will be June or September depending on availability and/or completion of training.

Closing date: 09 May 2014.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Each of the academies within the AET is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

Come and visit us at our Recruitment Event -In collaboration with theAETNational Teaching School Alliance and EssexITTPartnership where you will be able to meet leaders and teachers from our Academies based in Essex, Suffolk and Kent. Monday 28 April 2014,6pm-8pm AET Education Centre, National Teaching School Alliance, Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD

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Information about the School

Tendring Technology College (TTC) serves a wide catchment area in the Tendring District that is a mix of rural and coastal environment with easy access to the vibrant town of Colchester with London Liverpool Street a straightforward train journey. TTC is unique in that it is a split site College with approximately 1900 students. The Thorpe campus is dedicated to our Key Stage 3 students and nearly 5 miles away is the Frinton campus for our Key Stage 4 and 5 students. For staff and students alike the split site at TTC offers the breadth of opportunity and experience of a large school, with the intimacy and care of a small school. We pride ourselves on the support that we give to all new staff. If you want to be part of a dynamic, forward thinking, happy school then make an appointment, we would be very pleased to meet you.

WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?

Development:

We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.

Lifestyle:

We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.

Money:

All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.

Wellbeing:

We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.

OUR TRUST

This is a hugely exciting time to be joining the organisation, and as we pivot from being in turnaround mode to becoming a high performance organisation on the pathway to sustainable excellence. This will see us building our in-house education improvement capacity and expertise, making sure that our schools have all the support they need to deliver an excellent education for every child, every day.

Our people are our single greatest resource and we want to make sure we are creating the optimum environment and conditions so that everyone in AET can do their very best work. We will only deliver on our promise of excellence for all of our children if we attract, develop and retain the very best talent in the country and surround them with exceptional development throughout their careers.

We want people on our team who are excited by scale and the prospect of having a deep and lasting impact on the lives of tens of thousands of children. We also want people who are intellectually rigorous, stay curious, and generous enough to be committed to the messy challenge of collaboration.

AET has an exciting future ahead and by joining us on this journey, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful impact on the children and young people in our schools.