- School type
- Academy, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
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Teacher of Computing (A-level and Applied IT)
More than one location, Summit Learning TrustThis job expired on 15 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
15 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 September 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 32.5 hours Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,500 - £47,133
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
- degree relevant to the subject and/or vocational qualification or equivalent
- teaching qualification i.e. PGCE, BEd, QTS
- relevant professional qualification
Relevant Experience
- recent experience of teaching on relevant A Level and/or Applied courses
- up to date knowledge of recent 14-19 curriculum developments within subject specialism(s)
- knowledge and experience of a range of different teaching styles
- knowledge of, and preferably experience in, the current A level
- evidence of being successful in working with 16-19 year olds of different ability levels
- creation of productive learning environments
- academic guidance work with students
- the ability to contribute to and deliver at least one other subject in the curriculum area
- experience of working in vocational sector where relevant
- experience or understanding of progression opportunities, world of work
Skills and aptitudes
- ability to work within a team and with team members
- ability to work effectively across the ability range within the College
- ability to manage a range of tasks at any one time and complete them effectively by deadlines
- have excellent written and oral communication skills
- competent in the use of ICT
- enthusiastic about teaching
ability to develop good
relationships with 16-19 yr old
students
Special Requirements
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Compliance with all College and Trust policies
- The implementation of equal opportunities practice.
- Promoting the stated aims and policies.
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and success of children and vulnerable adults
- Willingness to contribute to College life beyond his/her subject area.
What the school offers its staff
Why work for us?
We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:
- Employee assistance programme
- High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression
- Wellbeing Advocates
- Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme
- Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
- Generous employer pension schemes
Further details about the role
TEACHER OF COMPUTING (A-level and Applied IT)
Permanent: Full Time
Start date: January 2025
Salary: The Sixth Form Colleges Teachers Pay Spine applies (£30,500 -£47,133)
Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement
Success through Endeavour
Ambition through Challenge
Strength through Diversity
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic teachers who share our passion in teaching highly motivated, focused, and ambitious post-16 students; helping prepare each of them for the next crucial stages in their lives.
Teaching A-Level Computer Science and Applied IT to aspirational students who have selected and are qualified to study your subject will allow you to demonstrate your subject passion and expertise daily, and you will do so alongside a large, supportive team, all dedicated to delivering high quality outcomes for students in a well-resourced and well-equipped environment.
Successful applicants will be passionate about Computing, the opportunity to work in a post-16 environment and will show a determination to ensure every student succeeds. You will have a relevant degree or equivalent as well as a teaching qualification. Applicants with experience in either A-Level Computer Science and/or the Applied IT course should apply. Being part of our wider Media and IT team also means experience in Media or a desire to branch into this is an advantage. We encourage applications from applicants at all stages of their educational careers.
Please see the team information, job description and our teaching and learning strategy for further information.
The Sixth Form College, Solihull is a large, culturally diverse specialist in A Levels and Level 3 BTEC qualifications, and part of the Summit Learning Trust.
Why work for us?
We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:
- Employee assistance programme
- High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression
- Wellbeing Advocates
- Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme
- Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
- Generous employer pension schemes
Closing date for return of completed application forms is midday on Tuesday 15th October 2024. Interviews will take place on Monday 21st October 2024.
Please note we do not accept CV’s
We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be anequal opportunities employer,andweare determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity or race.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s barred list check. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will also be conducted.
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 Summit Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@summitlearningtrust.org.uk
About the Trust
https://www.summitlearningtrust.org.uk
Why work for us?
The Trust offers:
• A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
• High Quality training and support in and across academies
• A clear career pathway
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount schemes
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity or race.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check
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Solihull Sixth Form College
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