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Teacher of Computer Studies/Computer Science

Northampton International Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1AA

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• Job start date

  1 September 2020

• Closing date

  29 May 2020 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1-M6

Teacher of Computer Studies/Computer Science job summary

Northampton International Academy is looking for a creative computing/computer science teacher for a great new role within KS3 KS4 & KS5
Northampton International Academy is part of the East Midlands Academy Trust, it is an all through school, 4–19, and opened in September 2016. In July 2019, the academy achieved an Ofsted rating of Good.
It is a fantastic time to join NIA as it has its first Year 12 intake, as well as further groups in the primary phase and by 2021 the school will have over 2000 pupils. This will make NIA one of the largest free schools in the country
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop whole school experience in a creative and innovative environment. Versatility and experience will be key attributes for a fast-paced environment. Potential is as important as experience and we welcome applications from newly qualified teachers. A full and supportive NQT programme is provided.
Job Description
Opportunity to work in a forward thinking department, with excellent facilities and dedicated teaching team, ensuring the greatest possible progress and development of students, through high quality teaching and learning. To challenge and support all students to achieve their best by:
• Setting consistently high expectations and standards
• Sharing a love of your subject and of learning
• Enthusing, engaging and motivating students
• Inspiring trust and confidence in students and colleagues
Subjects such as Computing and Computer Science(along with other vocational subjects) are very popular and as such attract a good calibre of student. These subjects are integral to the Schools Business and Enterprise focus.
Main duties:
• Chance to work with students across the ability spectrum
• Ensure that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives. and ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with the departmental schemes of work and school policies.
• Take into account the differing ability lessons of students and differentiate work accordingly and encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets.
.• Check that all subject matter is effectively communicated and understood by all groups of students, and set appropriate tasks and challenges for homework according ensuring that it is regularly marked with constructive feedback.
• Keep records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy. • Keep work areas tidy and well organised.
• Work with colleagues in the science department to formulate plans relevant to the needs of the students and attend scheduled meetings in the science department and school.
• Help develop science resources for the school and participate in science events such as trips and primary liaison.
• Set appropriate work for classes within science during any periods of absence and make sure that the work is thoroughly reviewed on return.
• Act as a positive role model and promote the aims, values and ethos of the school and uphold all rules and policies, carrying out the normal duties of teacher.
• Participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents
• Undertake Performance Management and continue own personal development in accordance with the School’s Performance Management
• Enforce the school’s behaviour and uniform policies on a daily basis.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information on all classes taught and take appropriate action on issues arising from data, systems and reports. Also, be able to produce reports for the department on assessment data, including examination data.
• Participate in appropriate meetings effectively
communicating and consulting with parents and carers of students.

Essential educational requirements
Undergraduate degree
Essential qualifications
QTS and eligibility to work in the UK
Essential skills and experience
QTS and eligibility to work in UK
Evidence of continuing professional development
Understanding and support for the values and visions of the school
Understanding and clear vision of the importance of Sciene
A consistently good or outstanding practitioner capable of generating high student outcomes
Ability to teach computing to KS3, KS4 and KS5
Self-motivated and self-reflective
Good teamwork skills with good interpersonal and communication skills
Good organisational skills
Flexibility, Patience and Resilience

Teachers here at NIA need to be exceptional classroom teachers who will inspire and motivate our learners, making learning fun and challenging. They need to be resilient, flexible, committed and dedicated, working with a diverse group of pupils.
Sharing the values and ethos of the Academy Trust

Our teachers are an integral part of our dedicated team who are working hard to attain high standards across the academy

By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Dedicated support from our school improvement team
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools
• A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare vouchers scheme
• A corporate eye care plan

For more information about these positions please contact Lorna Stockwell on 07500 559281 or email recruitment@emat.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

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 Northampton International Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: Through school
• School size: 2056 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Northampton International Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@emat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northampton-international-academy (opens in new tab)

NIA is one of the UK’s fastest growing schools. From September, we will have EYFS to year 3, years 7 through to 10 and our first year 12 intake. By 2021, we will have over 2,200 pupils, making us one of the largest free schools in the UK.

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