Teacher of Business, ICT, Computer Science, Accounting and ESports
The Highcrest Academy, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQThis job expired on 16 June 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
16 June 2022 at 9:35am
Date listed
29 April 2022
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Subjects
- Accounting, View all Business studiesjobs, View all Computingjobs, View all ICTjobs
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Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus £1,000 bursary for direct applications
Teacher of Business, ICT, Computer Science, Accounting and ESports job summary
The Role
You will join a department that produces exceptional outcomes in a heavily oversubscribed academy. The department is staffed with experienced teachers with a shared vision and commitment to continuous school improvement.
Business Studies, Computing, IT, Accounting, and ESports courses are offered for KS3, KS4 and KS5. The school offers a broad range of Business and Computing courses and has a particularly strong and popular Sixth Form Business Studies programme. The number of Sixth Form students taking the subject has grown year on year. Our new Sixth Form centre offers state of the art facilities. It is used extensively by students studying Business Studies and Computer Science in Key Stage 5. We have an established Young Enterprise Club as well as the Business and Computing lunchtime club.
The role would suit best a practitioner who can teach one or a combination of IT, Computer Science, Business or Accounting. Come and show us how you would fit into the team.
How to Apply
Are you a team player, passionate about education and social mobility? Do you want to be a pivotal part of improving opportunities for students, increasing their learning and social experiences? Do you want to work in an environment which prioritises staff and student health and well-being? Then please apply now!
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis therefore, early applications are encouraged.
A DBS check will be required for this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (policies on web). All members of staff are in a “regulated” role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.
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About The Highcrest Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1059 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Highcrest Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@highcrestacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01494 529866
“The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere” and “Pupils at The Highcrest Academy happily live up to the school’s motto of ‘aspire and achieve’.”. Ofsted 2020
A thriving and friendly academy in the heart of the community, with staff recognition schemes, free gym and staff sports teams, to counter the free breakfast, “Friday Treats” and on-site coffee shop! We also offer the possibility of shared staff living accommodation and on-site parking.
“Staff feel very well supported by senior leaders. According to staff, they feel valued because senior leaders are approachable..” ... Ofsted 2020
Highcrest offers a comprehensive induction and support programme for Early Careers Teacher, starting with a two-week paid induction prior to you starting your role. As an ECT, you will have weekly CPD meetings with experienced members of staff, weekly time-tabled and protected Mentor Meetings, subject knowledge time with departments and an extensive personalised CPD plan.
“The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere” and “Pupils at The Highcrest Academy happily live up to the school’s motto of ‘aspire and achieve’.”. Ofsted 2020
Situated in the leafy Chilterns and within easy reach of Central London, Highcrest is culturally and academically diverse and is the only academy in Buckinghamshire that caters for students of ‘all abilities’. Some of our students need all your support, whilst others need to be challenged and stretched. Our inclusive and successful House system, a wide range of clubs, visits and trips helps to bring our whole school community together.
There are approximately 1000 students on roll, including the Sixth Form. Recent additions to our site include a gym and restaurant/coffee shop for both staff and students, as well as a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre.
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