Teacher of Computer Science
Retford Oaks Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJThis job expired on 27 May 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
27 May 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 May 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time 32.44 1 FTE. Part time considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
- be an excellent teacher and a committed team player
- have a proven track record of success and raising student attainment
- have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students
- be committed to Retford Oaks Academy's ethos and values
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- Full support and comprehensive induction
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Health and Wellbeing package
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Networking opportunities across the Diverse Academies
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 assistance
- Salary sacrifice schemes and staff discounts.
- Teachers' Pension Scheme - with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
Further details about the role
Retford Oaks Academy is looking for an inspirational Teacher of Computer Science.An ability to teach engaging and challenging lessons to enable students of all abilities, and across all key stages is essential. You will have good subject knowledge, a passion for Computer Science as weaim to be at the fore front of introducing new curriculum content, resources and facilities using IT for the wider benefit of the school community.
This post would suit either a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher.We would welcome a teacher returning to work after a career break and will consider flexible working where possible.
Retford Oaks is an Ofsted good-rated academy with a dedication to excellence and place extremely high expectations on students and staff. We know that our staff team are our greatest resource. Therefore, we invest heavily in them and we know that this has helped us to develop our stable, supportive and high performing team. We know that we have a lot to offer someone who wants to feel respected and appreciated as an expert in their field.
We have an open door policy, so if you would like to come and see our academy in action in, we would be more than happy to welcome you and show you what makes us ‘Oaks and Proud’. Please contact Claire Rank, Business Manager atcrank@retfordoaks-ac.org.ukfor more information.
Please include the following:
- Why this post is of interest to you, how you have prepared for this post and how it fits in with your career progression plans
- Experience relevant to the post to include teaching and learning styles and cross curricular work
- How you would make a significant contribution to the raising of attainment in Computer Science
- What you see as the most exciting challenge of the post
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
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About Retford Oaks Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Retford Oaks Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- crank@retfordoaks-ac.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01777 861618
Welcome to Retford Oaks Academy, a proud member of Diverse Academies Trust, dedicated to providing an outstanding experience for our students. We are privileged to work with highly motivated students who embody ‘ dedication to excellence’. We demand the best from our staff and students in order to provide the opportunity to achieve the highest possible outcomes, alongside a varied and extensive range of wider development experiences. An unwavering focus on the quality of education offered allows us to provide a broad and balanced currriculum delivered in our outstanding, modern facilities.
Personal development contributes strongly to our curriculum, with support and guidance provided by our Pastoral Team, including through daily sessions and theme days which underpin academic progress.. This is supplemented by a diverse range of clubs, trips and enrichment opportunities to enhance learning in lessons.
We have an open door policy so, if you would like to visit and see what makes us ‘Oaks and Proud’, we would be delighted to welcome you to our Academy.
Arranging a visit to Retford Oaks Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email crank@retfordoaks-ac.org.uk.
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