Lead Teacher of Business Studies - Tlr2c (£3,017) - Full-time

Barton Court Grammar School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-5444-274T
• Posted:03/02/2023
• Pay:UPS/MPS + TLR2c
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:20/02/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Lead Teacher of Business Studies - TLR2c (£3,017)

The Trust

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.

It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Requires Improvement” by Ofsted in June 2019 and is a rapidly improving school. Barton Manor Free School, is an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022.

For September 2022, the Governors wish to appoint a highly qualified Lead Teacher of Business Studies. This offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very good school (Ofsted Good with many outstanding features, Feb 2020). This role would suit an enthusiastic candidate considering their first Lead Teacher role or a more experienced professional looking to further their expertise.The ability to teach up to L3 BTEC is essential.

The School is committed to excellence in professional development and is an accredited “Thinking School” with a strong reputation for high academic standards, a caring and supportive ethos and a commitment to professional development. The School has dedicated and supportive staff, well-behaved, motivated students and a thriving Sixth Form. An extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons throughout the year and other benefits offered by BCAT and Kent Rewards.

Early applications are encouraged and we retain the right to fill the vacancy before the deadline date.

This post carries a TLR 2c (£3,017) additional payment.

Deadline: Monday 20 February 2023 @ 9am

In accordance with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.

The Trust is committed to professional development and has enthusiastic and supportive staff with well-behaved, motivated students and a thriving Sixth Form at BCGS. An extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons, Kent Rewards Scheme amongst others offered throughout the year.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

Barton Court Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.

Information about the school

Our Trust

BCAT is a small, but highly ambitious Academy Trust consisting of 3 secondary schools in Kent, Barton Court Grammar School, The Charles Dickens School and the new free school, Barton Manor School.

Barton Court Grammar School (BCGS) is a state, selective, co-educational school with a strong reputation for its high academic standards and its caring and supportive ethos. The School is an accredited ‘Advanced Thinking School’ and is also the lead school of Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT). The Charles Dickens School (CDS), a state, non-selective, co-educational secondary school joined BCAT on 1 March 2017 and Barton Manor School (BMS), our free school, which is also a non-selective co-educational secondary school opened in September 2022 to Year 7.

Our School

Barton Court Grammar School (BCGS) is a state, selective, co-educational school with a strong reputation for its high academic standards and its caring and supportive ethos. In February 2020 Ofsted judged the school to be ‘good’ and it possessed many ‘outstanding’ features. The School is an accredited ‘Advanced Thinking School’ and is also the lead school of Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT).

The School is committed to excellence in professional development and an extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons throughout the year and other benefits offered by BCAT and Kent Rewards.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kate Trevor
• Address:Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PH
• Telephone: 01227 464600
• Email: ktrevor@bartoncourt.org

Fax: 01227 781399

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• BCAT Teaching Role Specification
• Trust Job Description - Head of Subject
• Business Department Information
• Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
• Child Protection Policy
• BCAT Information Pack
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
• Privacy Notice