Computer Science Teacher
The Cedars Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4GHThis job expired on 30 September 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
3 January 2023
Closing date
30 September 2022 at 9am
Date listed
20 September 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent contract starting from January 2023 – Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS / UPS
Computer Science Teacher job summary
At the Cedars Academy we believe in being kind, working hard, and taking responsibility. We believe school should be a calm, inclusive and safe place, where teachers can get on and teach, and pupils can get on and learn without disruption. We are seeking a passionate, committed and inspiring teacher to join our brilliant team. If you are keen to make a real difference to the lives of young people who need great teachers, get in touch and arrange a visit.
We are currently looking to recruit a:
Teacher of Computer Science on a permanent contract starting from January 2023 – Full time
Salary: Main or Upper Pay Range
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Computer Science and Creative iMedia to join our academy. Our successful candidate will be able to teach Computer Science at Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 would be desirable for possible future development). This is an exciting opportunity to aid in the development of Computer Science at the Cedars Academy, and as part of the Lionheart Trust you will work closely with the Director of Computing to drive further progress in computing subjects.
The department has three classrooms, each equipped with a full class set of computers linked to the school network. The rooms are fully resourced with whiteboards, projection equipment and various technical tools to assist in the teaching of Computer Science. Computer Science is a compulsory subject in Year 7 and 8 and taught weekly, and there are six teaching groups in each cohort. From Year 9, Computer Science, and CNAT iMedia becomes an optional subject and there is always a very capable cross-section of pupils who elect to study the subject at GCSE. We follow the AQA specifications at GCSE, and OCR for CNAT
Applications are welcome from experienced teachers as well as those beginning their careers (including ECTs).
This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).
If you would like to come and visit the Academy, or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Closing date: Friday30 September 2022
We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
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 The Cedars Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 999 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Cedars Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hrenquiries@thecedarsacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01162677107
Formerly known as Longslade, The Cedars Academy has a long-standing reputation for delivering excellent education to the community of Birstall, just north of Leicester city centre. In 2015 the school gained academy status and joined the Lionheart Academies Trust (led by Beauchamp College, Oadby). This affords us the opportunity to regularly collaborate with colleagues from a wide range of secondary schools across Leicester city and Leicestershire.
Arranging a visit to The Cedars Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrenquiries@thecedarsacademy.org.uk.
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