2nd in Department, Business Studies/Computer Science
Outwood Academy Valley, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7EN11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Business studies, Computing
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale 1 to Upper Pay Scale 3 (£31,650 to £49,084)
Additional allowances
TLR2.a (£3,391)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Outwood Academy Valley is looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational Second in Faculty to join our Computer Science and Business Studies department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who really wants to make a difference to the lives of young people. Our single goal is ‘Students First’ and you will be joining a strong team of professionals working to this sole aim. As second in faculty with responsibility for Computer Science this post attracts a TLR of £3,391.
The Computer Science and Business Faculty consistsof 4 members of staff; 2 specialist Businessteachers and 2 specialist Computer Science teachers. The trust also has a director of Computer Science to offer support, advice and resources when needed. Computer Science is taught one hour per week at KS3. We currently offer OCR GCSE Computer Science at KS4.We share the teaching of Computer Science and IT at A level with Outwood Academy Portland, our sister school, where we currently have a total of 3 groups. In addition, we offer GCSE & A level Business, where we currently have 4 A level groups. In an OFSTED deep dive last year the Computer Science department was rated 'outstanding'.
If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Peter Jones, head of department, who would be pleased to tell you more, either by email,P.jones@valley.outwood.comor telephone (01909 475121), and we would be delighted to welcome you on a visit if you would like to see us in person
What the school offers its staff
What will we do for you?
- A competitive salary with pay progression
- A fantastic pension and additional benefits
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
- Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more(for teaching roles)
Further information on employee benefits can be found here.
To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Outwood Academy Valley
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1722 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Outwood Academy Valley website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- P.jones@valley.outwood.com
- Phone number
- 01909 475121
Outwood Academy Valley is an oversubscribed 11 - 18 academy in the North of Nottinghamshire at the gateway to the famous Dukeries, including Clumber Park. Situated in Worksop, a vibrant town with a historic market centre, mining heritage and growing commuter links for nearby cities, including Sheffield.
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Valley
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email P.jones@valley.outwood.com.
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