Purpose

  • To have overall responsibility for the secondary school Economics and Business Studies curriculum at International School of Zurich North.

Key Accountabilities 

  • Experience of teaching both GCSE and A-Level Economics and / or Business Studies is essential.
  • To seek to achieve the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
  • To lead the development and review of stimulating, creative and well-resourced schemes of work which inspire intellectual curiosity and develop academic rigor whilst being in tune with the needs and abilities of all students.
  • To pay close attention to curriculum developments and changed with the relevant examination boards. 
  • To line mange the one other member of the department.
  • To contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

  • To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct.
  • To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing.
  • To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy.
  • To engage in safeguarding training when required.

Person Specification

  • Qualifications
    An economics / business degree and related teaching certificate.

  • Skills
    Strong organizational skills.
    Proven track record of high standards and expectations.
    Competence and confidence in the use of IT / Microsoft 365.

  • Experience
    Experience of teaching both (I)GCSE and A-Level Economics and / or Business Studies.
    Experience of strategic planning.

In return ISZN will offer:

  • Professional Development and support.
    Upskilling of digitalization tools used within the school digital curriculum.
  • The opportunity to initiate their own projects based on their own skill set.

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More info: https://www.iszn.ch/