Posted 29 April 2024

Closing date: 10 May 2024

Interviews to be held: w/c 13 May 2024

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: M1 – U3

Hours of Work: Full Time, Permanent

Kings Priory School is seeking an exceptional professional to teach GCSE and A-Level Business. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach some IT and/or iMedia at Key Stage 3 and 4 as an additional subject. However, the majority of the role would be in teaching Business at GCSE and A Level. In addition, the school is open to consider part-time hours, for exceptional candidates.

Outcomes for pupils studying these subjects at Kings Priory School have been consistently strong for many years and it is essential that these high standards continue to give our pupils the best possible preparation for the next stage of their educational journey. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning, constantly seeking new ways to develop themselves professionally and to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential. A willingness to participate in the wider life of the school, in addition to enriching the Business curriculum, is essential. We have strong working relationships with local businesses and third-sector organisations who support our curriculum with guest speakers, competitions and by hosting educational visits.

Kings Priory School is one of the highest performing schools in North East of England, providing high quality education to over 1500 pupils aged 4 – 19. We are a school with excellent teachers, a family environment, motivated pupils and a commitment to educating the whole child both in and outside of the classroom. We are proud of our pupils who regularly achieve well above the national average in public examinations: in 2023 at GCSE, 93% of pupils achieved a grade 4+ in English and 93% of pupils achieved a 4+ in Maths. Our pupils also made excellent progress, with a Progress 8 score of +0.4

The School operates across neighbouring sites in the centre of the attractive coastal village of Tynemouth with short commuting links into Newcastle upon Tyne. Kings Priory School is part of Woodard Academies Trust multi-academy sponsor whose aim is to be a provider of world class education, transforming lives within and across communities. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Kings Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.