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This job expired on 16 October 2024

  • Job start date

    6 January 2025

  • Closing date

    16 October 2024 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    27 September 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Computing

Working pattern

Part time: 0.6

Contract type

Fixed term - 7 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and outstanding Computer Science teacher who is passionate about enhancing the life chances of our students. You will be an integral part of the Computer Science team and willbe able to demonstratea proven record of accomplishment of success, particularly at Key Stages 4 and 5. The ability to teach level 2 iMedia and A-Level Computer Science is essential.

The Computer Science Department has a proven record of delivering fantastic GCSE and A-level exam results. Our pupils recognise the excellent reputation of the subject, and many go on to study Computer Science and related subjects at top institutions including Oxford, Cambridge and the Dyson Institute.   

At Key Stage 3 students are taught a broad curriculum which consists of Computer Science, Computational Thinking and Digital Literacy. Students in years 7, 8 and 9 are taught in mixed ability groups and have a one-hour lesson per week.

At Key Stage 4 students can choose to study the OCR GCSE Computer Science or OCR iMedia as a vocational option. In the Sixth Form, we offer the new AQA A-Level Computer Science course. Our courses in the department are popular and we expect this to continue over the coming years.

If you firmly believe in making Computer Science learning engaging and relevant, then would be delighted to hear from you.

Ralph Allen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

What the school offers its staff

  • Support and guidance for teachers keen to develop their pedagogy.
  • A collaborative and innovative working environment.
  • Opportunities for continual professional development.
  • A chance to be part of a progressive and expanding department.
  • Fantastic pupils who are ready to learn
  • A vibrant school community and a supportive Senior Leadership Team
  • A well-regarded and forward-thinking Trust
  • An opportunity to work for an organisation who live out our core values ’respect, trust, courage and curiosity’
  • A strong community of schools
  • A culture of collective efficacy across the Trust
  • An experienced, supportive and committed Central Team who work together to achieve the best for all children and colleagues
  • A strong Trust Board and Local Governing Committee who are fully committed to continued improvement whilst caring for the wellbeing of all colleagues, children and communities
  • A commitment to support your ongoing professional development within a supportive and developmental coaching culture
  • Access to wellbeing support and tools
  • 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.

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    About Ralph Allen School

    School type
    Academy, ages 11 to 18
    Education phase
    Secondary
    School size
    1380 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 18

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