Teacher Computer Science and Business
Denton Community Academy, Manchester, Lancashire, M34 3NG8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
25 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Business studies, Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: 1265 Teacher Contract - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS – UPS (£31,650 - £49,084 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The generic teachers’ job description applies to all teachers regardless of the stage of their career. As a teachers’ career progresses they are expected to extend the depth and breadth of knowledge, skill and understanding as is judged to be appropriate to the role they are fulfilling and the context within which they are working.
NET expects all teachers to demonstrate that their practice is consistent with the Teaching Standards.
Responsibilities
The duties outlined in this job description may be modified by the Principal or Governors, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the salary and will be reviewed annually as part of the Appraisal process
The appointment of a Teacher is subject to the current conditions of employment for teachers contained in:
The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STCPD);
the required Standards for Qualified Teacher status;
other current and relevant legislation.
Teachers Role
Set High Expectations Which Inspire, Motivate and Challenge Pupils
establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
2 Promote Good Progress and Outcomes by Pupils
be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching
encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study
3 Demonstrate Good Subject and Curriculum Knowledge
have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship
demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject
if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics
if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies
4 Plan and Teach Well-Structured Lessons
impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area/s
5 Adapt Teaching to Respond to the Strengths and Needs of all Pupils
know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively
have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these
demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development
have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
6 Make Accurate and Productive use of Assessment
know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements
make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback
7 Manage Behaviour Effectively to Ensure a Good and Safe Learning Environment
have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the Academy, in accordance with the Academy’s behaviour policy
have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them
maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
8 Fulfil Wider Professional Responsibilities
make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the Academy
develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
deploy support staff effectively
take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
communicate effectively with parents/carers in regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being
Personal & Professional Conduct
A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher’s career. Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside the Academy, by:
treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions
showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law
Teachers must have appropriate and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the Academy, maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality
Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities
NET expects that all teachers are role models to students and promote the professional image of the Academy at all times in their behaviour, conduct and dress code
GDPR
To adhere to GDPR and Data Protection Regulations, whilst maintaining
confidentiality
Safeguarding
To follow all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
This role wholly or mainly involves working withchildren
GENERAL
To participate in wider Academy meetings and working groups as required
Following Academy policies and procedures especially those relating to Child Protection and health; safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified and the post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.
NET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
Post: Teacher of Computer Science and Business
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: MPS – UPS (£31,650 - £49,084 FTE)
Working Type: Full Time
Base: Denton Community Academy, Taylor Lane, Denton, Manchester M34 3NG
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
In collaboration with Northern Education Trust, Denton Community College has celebrated a significant leap in GCSE performance, marking a proud moment for students, staff, and the wider community. A notable 61% of students achieved a pass in both English and Maths, with 44% securing a strong pass in these core subjects. This achievement is projected to surpass the national average for the first time, reflecting an impressive 18% improvement in a single year. It is likely that Denton Community Academy will stand out as one of the most improved schools in the region. We are looking for dedicated teaching staff to join our continuing journey.
Northern Education Trust offers:
The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Jim Green, Director of Computer Science at j.green1@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 9am, Friday 4th July 2025
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Denton Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 1530 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Denton Community Academy website
- Email address
- h.kenyon@northerneducationtrust.org
Northern Education Trust – Job Description
Job Title: Teacher
Base: Denton Community Academy
Reports to: Principal Grade: MPS1 – UPS3
Service responsibility: Teaching Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 FTE
Additional: Some travel may be
required across NET sites.
Term: Permanent
The generic teachers’ job description applies to all teachers regardless of the stage of their
career. As a teachers’ career progresses they are expected to extend the depth and breadth
of knowledge, skill and understanding as is judged to be appropriate to the role they are
fulfilling and the context within which they are working.
NET expects all teachers to demonstrate that their practice is consistent with the Teaching
Standards.
Responsibilities
The duties outlined in this job description may be modified by the Principal or Governors,
with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the
salary and will be reviewed annually as part of the Appraisal process
The appointment of a Teacher is subject to the current conditions of employment for
teachers contained in:
● The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STCPD);
● the required Standards for Qualified Teacher status;
● other current and relevant legislation.
Teachers Role
1. Set High Expectations Which Inspire, Motivate and Challenge Pupils
• establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and
dispositions
• demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are
expected of pupils
2 Promote Good Progress and Outcomes by Pupils
• be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
• be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to
build on these
• guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this
impacts on teaching
• encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work
and study
3 Demonstrate Good Subject and Curriculum Knowledge
• have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster
and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
• demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum
areas, and promote the value of scholarship
• demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high
standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever
the teacher’s specialist subject
• if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic
synthetic phonics
• if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate
teaching strategies
4 Plan and Teach Well-Structured Lessons
• impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
• promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
• set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the
knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
• reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
• contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant
subject area/s
5 Adapt Teaching to Respond to the Strengths and Needs of all Pupils
• know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable
pupils to be taught effectively
• have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to
learn, and how best to overcome these
• demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of
children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different
stages of development
• have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special
educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional
language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive
teaching approaches to engage and support them
6 Make Accurate and Productive use of Assessment
• know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas,
including statutory assessment requirements
• make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
• use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
• give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and
encourage pupils to respond to the feedback
7 Manage Behaviour Effectively to Ensure a Good and Safe Learning Environment
• have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility
for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the
Academy, in accordance with the Academy’s behaviour policy
• have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with
a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
• manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’
needs in order to involve and motivate them
• maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act
decisively when necessary
8 Fulfil Wider Professional Responsibilities
• make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the Academy
• develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and
when to draw on advice and specialist support
• deploy support staff effectively
• take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional
development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
• communicate effectively with parents/carers in regard to pupils’ achievements and
well-being
Personal & Professional Conduct
A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and
professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set
the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher’s career. Teachers uphold public
trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and
outside the Academy, by:
• treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all
times observing boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
• having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory
provisions
• showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
• not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law,
individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and
beliefs
• ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’
vulnerability or might lead them to break the law
Teachers must have appropriate and professional regard for the ethos, policies and
practices of the Academy, maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality
Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks
which set out their professional duties and responsibilities
NET expects that all teachers are role models to students and promote the professional
image of the Academy at all times in their behaviour, conduct and dress code
GDPR
1. To adhere to GDPR and Data Protection Regulations, whilst maintaining
confidentiality
Safeguarding
1. To follow all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
2. This role wholly or mainly involves working with children
GENERAL
1. To participate in wider Academy meetings and working groups as required
2. Following Academy policies and procedures especially those relating to Child
Protection and health; safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all
concerns to an appropriate person
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post,
each individual task undertaken may not be identified and the post holder may reasonably be
expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be
allocated from time to time.
NET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate
checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Arranging a visit to Denton Community Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.kenyon@northerneducationtrust.org.
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