Teacher of Business & Economics

To teach the classes and groups assigned with due regard to the National Curriculum, the Curriculum of the School and the Schemes of Work of the Department. This includes planning and preparation of courses and lessons, setting of homework and marking of work carried out by pupils. To continue the development, successful delivery and assessment of all courses which form a key part of the Department’s curriculum.

To promote the achievement of each individual pupil by setting appropriate goals, promoting high standards of achievement in work and behaviour. To engender enthusiasm for pupil learning through purposeful work and good classroom control and organisation.

To enter fully into monitoring and assessment, recording and reporting procedures.

To take part in the review, development and evaluation procedures relating to the Business Studies Department.

To keep abreast of current developments in Business and any subsidiary subject as appropriate, with particular reference to National Curriculum criteria.

To maintain accurate records relating to the schemes of work, lesson plans and other departmental matters.

To attend and participate in appropriate in‑service courses deemed to be relevant both to the department and the School. To take part in the school’s Performance Management process and procedures.

To play a full part in the pastoral functions of the school, usually as a form tutor. This includes involvement in the delivery of the Personal, Social and Health Education programme. To provide relevant guidance to pupils on educational and social matters, and on further education and future careers.

To maintain good order and sensible behaviour, and appropriate supervision of pupils.

To communicate and consult with parents of pupils, other professionals and members of the Governing Body, or appropriate.

To contribute to the smooth running of the Department and the Pastoral Team by carrying out reasonable tasks.

To work in partnership with other subject departments to ensure the delivery of cross‑curricular themes.

To take a full part in the extra curricular life of the school.

To be pro‑active in ensuring the school’s Health & Safety Policy is implemented. To safe guard the health and safety of pupils both when they are on school premises or when engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.

To develop links with business and the community, to provide good learning opportunities for students.