Lecturer – Business and Economics
Sixth Form College
Uxbridge
Full time / Permanent
£33,429 - £46,618
Teacher Training is Provided!
Our Sixth Form is responsible primarily for the delivery of A Level, AS, GCSE and BTEC Science courses and is based at the Uxbridge site. We have a track record of achieving strong results which places the Sixth Form in the top 10% of colleges nationally for A level progress. Qualification achievement rates for very many of the courses offered are significantly above sector averages.
Business and Economics are popular subjects at both AS and A Level, and a substantial number of our learners progress to business related qualifications at university. Economics is an integral part of our curriculum offer within the Humanities section of the Sixth Form, and we are keen for the uptake of the subject to grow. For all Business and Economics qualification offered, we follow the Pearson Edexcel specifications.
You will need to possess a degree in Business or Economics or a related subject, and will be able to demonstrate successful experience in teaching A Level Business and Economics. If you are not teacher qualified, we will support you to develop your career in teaching, including fully funding the Level 5 teacher training qualification, which is undertaken at the College.
Qualifications:
·A degree in Business or Economics in a related subject (i.e. Actuarial Science, Finance, Accounting)
·GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent, or willing to achieve
·Minimum Level 5 level teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. DET, PGCE ), or willingness and ability to obtain qualification, supported by the College
Knowledge and Experience:
·Successful experience of teaching A level Business and A level Economics
·Ability to demonstrate excellent teaching and learning which evidences the raising and/or maintaining of student achievement and progress
Other skills and Abilities:
·Good communication skills, written and verbal
·Good interpersonal skills
·Ability to use IT / e-learning within the curriculum
·Good administration/organisational skills
·Ability to work effectively as part of a team
·Commitment to continuing professional development
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
