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Teacher of Economics and Business

(Full or Part Time - dependent on other subjects offered)

Required from April 2015

We are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to work in a successful Department and contribute to future developments and build on the progress made in recent years. This is an excellent opportunity for a successful classroom teacher to broaden their experience or a newly qualified teacher seeking their first post.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to inspire and enthuse students with a desire to learn. The school and college has a clear aim to allow all students to achieve the best they can in their academic and personal development. Teachers are supported by Subject Middle Leader. Regular strategic discussions with a member of the Senior Leadership Team ensure the views of the Department are fully represented in whole school discussions leading to school improvement. This is a superb career opportunity for an ambitious candidate who has the potential for development that may extend beyond this post.

The Academy has an extensive personalised CPD programme to support the development of teaching and leadership skills, allowing the successful candidate to the skills required for further promotion in the future.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Information about the School

We are a large secondary school in Colchester and also enjoy a thriving Sixth Form College. We are a popular School with waiting lists for every year and are proud of our strong academic record. We have an excellent and enthusiastic staff led by a strong senior leadership team and we work hard to provide an environment where every student is valued and their varying needs met. Our pastoral care is based upon a highly successful house system and ensures support both for students and parents.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.