Business & Economics Teacher - Outstanding School in Brent

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Are you a highly effective Business & Economics Teacher seeking a rewarding role in a top-performing academy? An "Outstanding" rated mixed comprehensive school in Brent is recruiting an ambitious full-time professional for a contract starting January 2026. This is a rare chance to secure a fixed-term maternity cover position with a strong likelihood of leading to a permanent contract. The Role Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract commencing January 2026, with excellent prospects for permanent employment upon conclusion of the cover period. Deliver dynamic and rigorous lessons in Business and Economics across all key stages to a highly motivated, mixed student body. Contribute to a thriving, academic environment dedicated to securing exceptional outcomes for all pupils. The salary will be commensurate with experience on the main payscale (M1-M6) or upper payscale (UPS1-UPS3). Why Join This Outstanding Brent School? The academy has a successful, long-established history of building on its strengths as a comprehensive school, driven by focused long-term planning and strategic investment. Exceptional Results & Impact: The continuing success of students at GCSE and A-level is a testament to the school's focus on achieving excellence. The academy consistently achieves exceptional pass rates for students securing five or more top grades. Moreover, the school’s value-added score stands amongst the very best in the country for schools of a similar kind, demonstrating outstanding pupil progress. Superior Facilities: The school has undergone substantial investment in its physical resources, including high-quality, modern ICT equipment available across all subject areas. This commitment is also evident in the architect-designed Performing Arts Hall and a dedicated, recently commissioned Sports Complex. Enrichment and Specialism: The school maintains a strong, long-established tradition in the Performing Arts, fostering greater opportunities for staff and pupils to engage in a vast range of enrichment and learning activities that expand the curriculum offer. Stability and Resources: The school benefits from knowing it has the resources and capacity to support challenging academic targets, ensuring teachers can focus on high-quality delivery without constant pressure.

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