Teacher of Computing
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NLThis job expired on 13 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
13 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
29 September 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
- Part time: 0.4 FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary in the first instance until 31 August 2023 but there may be an opportunity to extend the contract beyond that point.
Pay scale
- School Teachers Terms & Conditions pay range, dependent upon experience. Prorated at 0.4 FTE.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Teacher of Computing and ICT
Required from January 2024
Part time (0.4 FTE) and temporary until 31 August 2024
Overview of the Role
A well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of computing is required to join this successful and flourishing department to teach, in the first instance, up to GCSE level. The successful candidate must be willing to engage in the school’s commitment to developing AGGS as a centre of excellence for teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of computing who has experience in teaching up to GCSE level. The department comprises three members of staff and the role is to cover part of the timetable of one of them, to release them for union duties. It is temporary in the first instance until 31 August 2023 but there may be an opportunity to extend the contract beyond that point.
The computer science department at AGGS delivers offers
computing and computer science across all key stages. At GCSE, pupils
study OCR J277 and we have yearly cohorts of around 45 pupils split across two
classes. At A Level, pupils study OCR H446 and our class sizes
currently range between 11 and 16 pupils. We have three dedicated computer science classrooms and two further IT suites
which can be booked out by other subjects...
Please find the full information pack attached or on our current vacancies page: https://www.bright-futures.co.uk/join-us/job-vacancies/current-vacancies/
What the school offers its staff
WHY WORK FOR US?
We offer a great opportunity to join an organisation which really lives its values. Our working environment is very inclusive and whilst you can expect to be challenged in your role, you will be supported through professional learning, treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please see the Equality, Diversity, an Inclusion statement on our website.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: School Teachers Terms & Conditions pay range, dependent upon experience. Prorated at 0.4 FTE.
Pension: Local government pension scheme. Please take a look at the website: Teachers Pension Scheme: https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk/
Other: We offer salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for travel to work and technology for personal use, through monthly interest free salary deductions. We also offer opportunities for professional development.
For a full explanation of our employment offer please see the booklet on our website:
Our-Employment-Terms-November-2022.pdf (bright-futures.co.uk)
How to Apply
Our application form is available online, along with the disclosure of criminal background form. The portal link is https://bfet.jotform.com/232682456232961. Alternatively, you can click Apply Now on this role via the current vacancies page of our website: https://www.bright-futures.co.uk/join-us/job-vacancies/current-vacancies/. Please upload the forms by 9am, 13 October 2023.
The selection will take place on 19 October 2023. You will be notified after the closing date whether you have been shortlisted.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1368 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls website
- Email address
- recruitment@aggs.bfet.uk
The Bright Futures Educational Trust (BFET) is a partnership of schools based in the North West. The Trust’s vision is the best for everyone, the best from everyone. Our values of community, passion and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.
There are currently twelve schools within the Trust. BFET is committed to providing all staff with the training and support they need to be the best in their profession. Benefits include: working cross-phase, knowledge exchange between our schools and the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring colleagues in their profession.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) was in the first cohort of schools to be designated a National Teaching School in 2011. AGGS is the lead school in the “Alliance for Learning”. Our teaching school alliance comprises schools of every type and phase, plus universities, throughout a wide geographical area. The impact of teaching school activities is felt within the Trust and far beyond. We have a reputation for excellence regionally and nationally, of which we are very proud. The successful candidates must be willing to engage in the school’s commitment to developing AGGS as a centre of excellence for teaching and learning.
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