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Lead Practitioner - Computer Science

Leigh Academy Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY

This job expired on 19 May 2021 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  19 May 2021 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Business studies, Computing, ICT
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership scale commensurate with experience + Inner London Allowance

Lead Practitioner - Computer Science job summary

About the role: At Leigh Academy Blackheath we not only believe in learning to use technology, but using technology to learn. Since our journey began in 2018, the academy has placed the development of digital skills at the heart of our work. Every student is provided with a chromebook on arrival, every physical classroom has a virtual classroom and every teacher has level 1 Google Educator certification. We understand the future is digital, and the careers our students pursue may not yet exist. Our approach to learning, and working, is designed to prepare our students to be the leaders of tomorrow and we are looking for a Lead Practitioner in Digital Learning to inspire the next stage of our journey. Our successful candidate will join us from September 2021. The overarching purpose of the role of Lead Practitioner will be to raise standards and develop high quality digital pedagogy to inspire teaching and learning, ensuring that the aims of the academy are effectively translated into high quality classroom (physical and virtual) practice. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers who have thorough knowledge and understanding of Computing, and using technology to learn. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach computing. At Leigh Academy Blackheath, we pride ourselves on our excellent relationships between pupils and teachers and our strong ethos of sharing successes and celebrating achievement. We require an ambitious, determined and committed individual to ensure our pupils achieve at the very highest levels. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring quality first curriculum provision that will ensure rapid progression, challenge and enjoyment for all pupils. We are looking for an inspirational middle leader with enthusiasm, vision and excellent interpersonal skills.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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 Leigh Academy Blackheath

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1035 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Blackheath website
• Email address: talent@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leigh-academy-blackheath

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