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Teacher of Computer Science and Vocational IT

Harris Academy Merton, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1BP

This job expired on 7 July 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  7 July 2021 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS (Inner London) + £1,500 Harris Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package. Please visit the Harris careers website for more information.

Teacher of Computer Science and Vocational IT job summary

 We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional qualified teacher to work within a talented, highly motivated and supportive team of teachers within our Computer Science Department.

Your opportunity

Advance your career within the Federation's supportive academy environment established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders. With unrivalled opportunities for progression, we can provide bespoke courses and qualifications to match your aspirations, whether that be as a teacher, middle or senior leader. Our Teaching School Alliance can equip you with the right experience, knowledge and training you need to succeed.

What we are looking for

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. The successful candidate will:

• Be a high calibre, experienced or newly qualified practitioner who can teach all students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Be able to show a strong record of raising student attainment through their teaching of examination groups
• Be dynamic in their ability to teach both academic and vocational subjects
• Have the ability to implement strategies that will inspire and further enhance our students’ love of Computer Science
• Have the capacity to teach across a range of software packages including Adobe and have the ability to write in programming languages such as Python, Scratch and Flowol
• Be an individual who shares our common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve
• Have the drive to develop their teaching and bring innovative ideas to the classroom and the department
• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.

Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.

If you would like any further information regarding this position please contact Mrs M Gavin, PA to the Principal, on 020 8623 1007 or email: gavinm@harrismerton.org.uk. Please note that we require an online application form to be completed before we are able to consider your application. We do not accept CVs.

Interviews will be held on site, following successful shortlisting. 
 

Being a part of the Harris Federation

We are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.

Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

Learn more About Harris and our Vision and Values

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Read our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

Diversity and Equality

We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

Read our Diversity and Equality Notice 

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

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About Harris Academy Merton

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Harris Academy Merton website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: gavinm@harrismerton.org.uk
• Phone number: 020 8623 1007
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harris-academy-merton (opens in new tab)

 Harris Academy Merton is an 11-18 co-educational Academy for 1,500 students. The Academy opened in September 2006 on the site of the predecessor school. The Academy benefits from a brand new state-of-the-art Post 16 block and high quality buildings. Harris Merton is judged by Ofsted to be an Outstanding School. Harris Merton offers specialisms in Enterprise and Science. It is an oversubscribed school at the heart of its local community.

Academy Ethos:

At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos 'Achievement is Success’ and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate, successful and well-rounded young people.

We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future.

Students are rewarded for developing the right behaviours and attitudes, for trying hard and being persistent, for a courteous and considerate manner, for attending regularly and for achieving their personal best. They are taught the value of hard work and determination.

At Harris Academy Merton, our ethos ‘’Achievement is Success’’ is at the centre of what we do. We support our staff to move forward confidently by encouraging personal development and maintaining an attentive, empathetic environment. Our SLT Team are dedicated specialists and practitioners, ensuring our teachers feel heard and supported in their roles.

As an Academy, we work hard to continue providing high quality education and opportunities for all our students. If you’d like to be part of this, visit us to learn more! We strongly encourage visits as you can see first-hand, how we work and teach from the teachers themselves. As all Harris Academies are completely unique to their Principal’s vision, Harris Academy Merton expels a great sense of vitality and growth under Principal Ms A Samad. 

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