Teacher of Computer Science
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Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
6 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 March 2024
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS commensurate with experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are now recruiting for aTeacher of Computer Science, joining us from September 2024.This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to become part of awell established, collaborative and successful Computing team to ensure that students enjoy a challenging, dynamic and rewardingcurriculum.
We deem this to be a great position on the basis that;
- We offer a vibrant, flourishing and committed Computing Department, passionate and dedicated to supporting students throughout their learning experience and securing the best possible outcomes for them.
- We offer pupils the very best in Computing learning opportunities by delivering high quality teaching via our bespoke curriculum, alongside inspiring extracurricular opportunities.
- We believe in developing staff into outstanding practitioners through our excellent CPD programme.
The courses on offer for our students are as follows:
- KS4 AQA Computer Science
- KS4 Edexcel Digital Information Technology
- Edexcel BTEC Computing
- Edexcel BTEC ICT
This is an exciting opportunity to joina strong and successful department that produces excellent outcomes at Key Stage 4 and 5 with a range of GCSE, BTEC and Vocational Courses on offer.
This is a full time, permanent opportunity offering Main Say Scale, commensurate with experience.
What the school offers its staff
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September 2023, our Trust comprises 31geographically organised academies (15secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.
Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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.
Applying for the job
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About The Leigh Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1359 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Leigh Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Isabelle.cochrane@latrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634412258
Arranging a visit to The Leigh Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Isabelle.cochrane@latrust.org.uk.
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