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  • Start date details

    April 2025

  • Closing date

    3 December 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    19 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Subject

ICT & Computing

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£53,994.00 - £64,910.00 Annually (Actual)

Lead Practitioner - Digital Literacy & Computer Science job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic Ofsted rated ‘good’ school where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for Computer Science, is forward thinking, innovative and committed to excellence.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Computing Science Lead Practitioner to oversee KS3, KS4 and KS5 Computing and develop a Digital Literacy Strategy across the school; with a proven track record of having delivered academic rigour and excellent student outcomes to lead our Computing Department – central to this is the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire colleagues to provide outstanding provision for our students. You will also drive some whole-school teaching and learning initiatives to raise the achievement of all students.

You will need to have at least 5-6 years of post-qualification teaching experience ideally as a Head of Computer Science and be able to think strategically, analytically, and creatively as well as being an excellent classroom practitioner.

St Ignatius College is:

A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the academic, spiritual and personal development of each individual: the formation of the whole person

A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued

A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support”

A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed

Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

The successful candidate will:

Be an outstanding practitioner

Believe in the right of every student to succeed

Have the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students

Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a real team player

Be committed to developing a knowledge rich curriculum and implementing Rosenshine's principles of instruction.

Be well qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated

Support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values

What we offer:

Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other

Paid Personal/well-being Day

Opportunities for professional development and curriculum planning during the school day through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teaching and Learning team, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes

Cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

Applying for the job

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About St Ignatius College

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1064 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

St Ignatius College is:

• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person

• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued

• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’

• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed

• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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