Teacher of Computer Science

The Langley Academy, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7EF

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  24 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Open to full-time, ECT, part-time or job share.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS - Potential opportunity for Lead Practitioner in this subject (Leadership pay scale L2 to L7)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR available for extra responsibility. ; Recruitment point awarded for right candidate.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• QTS, Degree or equivalent teaching qualification
  
• Successful teaching experience
  
• Provision of differentiated activities
  
• Evidence of consistently good and outstanding teaching and pupil progress
• Evidence of commitment to ensuring the highest level of achievement for all students regardless of background and/or ability
  
• Current developments in the teaching of Computing
  
• Can lead, motivate, enthuse and inspire staff and students, and win the confidence of parents and governors
  
• Has the ability to think strategically with imagination, vision and originality
  
• Is reflective, self-critical and open
  
• Is self-confident, motivated and ambitious
  
• Has passion and believes that every student can succeed
  
• Is an effective communicator and presenter
  
• Can plan, organise and delegate effectively
  
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Can make tough decisions
  
• Has sound judgement, especially when working under pressure
  

What the school offers its staff

The Langley Academy is not just another school; it is a new way of learning, where each and every one of us is encouraged to use our imagination to create new ways to ignite our students’ desire to learn. Our state-of-the-art facilities including our on-site museum and unique ‘Museum Learning’ approach provide the backdrop to our success.

We are an inclusive, diverse and welcoming school community with committed staff and a supportive leadership team.

Whether you are new to teaching or have had years of experience, we welcome applications from colleagues at all stages of their career. We are committed to supporting and developing individual needs.

One of the many advantages of working at The Langley Academy is our short Fridays so you can start your weekend early, part of our wider approach to supporting health and wellbeing. In addition, we provide you with the help, support and resources you need to develop, including enhanced additional funding from our sponsor.

Commitment to safeguarding

We have a strong culture of safeguarding where it is in our DNA, where we ALWAYS, without hesitation, act in the best interests of the children and students in our care. This is underpinned by high quality practice and policy. Please follow the link on our website for wider safeguarding information:- https://www.langleyacademy.org - Safeguarding

Applying for the job

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TLA - Teacher of Computer Science JD July 2022.pdf - 268 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Langley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1140 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Langley Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: tara.mackay@langleyacademy.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-langley-academy (opens in new tab)

The Langley Academy is a popular, oversubscribed, forward-thinking school offering a broad and rich curriculum.  Providing the backdrop to our success are the state-of-the-art facilities, including our museum learning school, fully equipped theatre, extensive sports facilities and our science pods designed to deliver outstanding practical science. Our vision To provide an exceptional education for every child in the Trust through high aspirations, the belief that anything is possible, and the pioneering use of museum learning* encouraging curiosity, exploration and discovery. Here at the Langley Academy, there is no ceiling to achievement. Anything is possible! Our ethos ‘One community. Many ideas. Everyone’s Future’

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