A Level Business and Economics Teacher

Barnsley College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated A Level Business and Economics Teacher to join our thriving, learner centred Sixth Form College. You will teach across our A Level programmes, delivering engaging and high quality lessons that support students aged 16-19 to achieve their full potential. In this role, you will teach a range of courses using varied and effective delivery methods. You will contribute to curriculum planning, review and development, and create high quality schemes of work, lesson plans and learning materials. You will also build strong and supportive relationships with learners to help them progress. Your responsibilities will include delivering assessments and providing clear, constructive feedback. You will support strategies that enhance attendance, retention and achievement, and carry out student reviews while monitoring and recording progress throughout the year. You will also take part in enrolment, school liaison events, marketing activities and interviews, and work closely with Personal Progress Mentors and colleagues across the Sixth Form to maximise learner outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the wider Business and Economics curriculum, develop enrichment activities and support learners with their next steps, including university applications, personal statements and future career pathways.

You will be an engaging and motivated practitioner with experience teaching A Level Business and/or Economics. You will have a strong understanding of the academic and pastoral needs of A Level learners and be confident in using innovative teaching methods. You should be comfortable tracking progress through data and planning targeted interventions where needed. Your communication skills will enable you to give clear, constructive feedback, and you will be committed to helping students achieve their best. A flexible, professional and organised approach is essential, as is a genuine passion for supporting young people's progression. Essential requirements include a relevant degree, GCSE English and Maths at Level 2 (or equivalent), experience working in an education setting, experience delivering learning to a range of learners and the ability to develop high quality learning materials. A teaching qualification is required or a willingness to work towards one. A relevant higher degree and A Level teaching experience are desirable. Required

• Teaching qualification (must be willing to work towards PGCE if Level 5 not already held)
Degree in a relevant subject
• Experience of working within an education setting
Experience of delivering learning to a range of learners


• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
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