Teacher of Computer Science

Outwood Academy City Fields, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2024 (or sooner if possible)

• Closing date

  3 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full Time Monday to Friday 32.5 Hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Degree in appropriate discipline related to relevant subject;
• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS);
• Awareness of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students;
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in the specific subject area.
• Recent and relevant teaching experience in employment or training;
• Experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4;
• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies;
• Able to use student data to raise standards;
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the team;
• Ability to communicate high expectations to all students;
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.

What the school offers its staff

• Your starting salary plus annual inflation linked increases. The starting salary will be dependent on experience.
• We follow the principles of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Pay progression happens automatically on the anniversary of the target period appropriate to your role.
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one.
• We have our own Workload Charter and are committed to ensuring that Teachers’ workloads are manageable.
• All teachers receive an allotted minimum of two hours CPD each week.
• Access to centralised resources to support with lesson planning and reducing workload.
• Comprehensive induction and training process.

You will also be automatically enrolled into our Employee Assistance Programme.

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing policy and menopause policy, along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:

• Free flu vaccinations;
• Free onsite parking;
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing;
• Access to various discount sites.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

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OGAT Recruitment Brochure - Teaching.pdf - 9.44 MB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Job Description (1).pdf - 158 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Person Specification (1).pdf - 222 KB (opens in new tab)

About Outwood Academy City Fields

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 799 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Outwood Academy City Fields website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: a.jarrett@cityfields.outwood.com
• Phone number: 01924 298752
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-city-fields (opens in new tab)

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Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy City Fields

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