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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 we offer two very different courses at KS4. We have the Pearson Edexcel Business First Award NQF Level 2 and AQA Business Studies GCSE. The BTEC course is 75% portfolio assessed and 25% Finance examination. The GCSE is 100% examination including a controlled assessment and looks at the starting up of a business and the growth of businesses.
In the Sixth Form we currently offer five courses which are BTEC Business Subsidiary 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 two large classes.
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 members of the department to gain promotions.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Business with high expectations, strong classroom management skills and good subject knowledge, to cover a maternity leave 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. It is likely that the successful applicant would be expected to teach KS4 BTEC Business and GCSE Business Studies with the possibility of some sixth form BTEC teaching. The post is a temporary one from September 2017 to at least Easter 2018 to cover maternity leave.
As the sponsor, 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 our 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 entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.
The date of commencement for this post will be September 2017.
Closing date: Friday 30 June 2017
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.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
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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.