Teacher of Computing
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0SZThis job expired on 14 April 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
14 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 March 2024
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: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £32,850 and £48,050
Pay scale
- PT1 to EPT3
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are looking for a talented colleague to be a Teacher of Computing at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST). You will have the opportunity to teach students in Years 9 to 13. You will join an innovative and highly committed team who support one another to succeed and share a deep interest in professional learning and development. You will be well supported by our excellent Head of Department and your teaching will be underpinned by strong schemes of work and assessment and the work of the United Learning subject advisory team.
Computing is a key subject at CAST as it is studied by all students in Year 9 and is our most popular option in Years 10 and 11. IT is also studied by all students in Year 9 and offered as an option in Years 10 and 11. Computer Science is also one of our most popular A levels in Years 12 and 13 with a significant number choosing to continue this subject at university.
What the school offers its staff
About Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
CAST is an inspiring, specialist science academy for young people aged 13-19 years old. As part of United Learning we seek to bring out 'the best in everyone'. We equip our students with the ‘powerful knowledge’ they need to make a success of their lives and the character to become resilient in overcoming obstacles; to responsibly manage themselves; to work independently on things which challenge them and to work with others.
The college offers GCSE, A level and T level courses, along with unique opportunities to learn from working scientists, technologists and engineers.
Students work in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities. Learning occurs in innovative and exciting ways, supported by CAST’s unique partnerships with business. CAST therefore gives students a head start into their future careers. Consequently, student results are strong, and students achieved well above national averages in STEM subjects.
We instil a workplace ethos, with a positive impact recognised by Ofsted who stated that ‘the excellent behaviour of students in lessons and around college creates an environment in which it is a joy to teach and study.’
Staff feedback demonstrates to us that CAST is a great community to work in, with a supportive and collaborative culture that is highly valued. Staff have eight training and marking days built into the academic year. There are numerous internal and external development opportunities available to all staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
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About Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 433 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rosie.holland@parksidecc.org.uk
Cambridge Academy of Science and Technology forms part of the Cambridge Cluster within United Learning; five schools who work collaboratively to further support our students through the quality of teaching and learning. We work as a team and achieve more, by sharing, than any single school could.
CAST is an inspiring, specialist science academy for young people aged 13-19 years old. As part of United Learning we seek to bring out 'the best in everyone'. We equip our students with the ‘powerful knowledge’ they need to make a success of their lives and the character to become resilient in overcoming obstacles; to responsibly manage themselves; to work independently on things which challenge them and to work with others.
The college offers GCSE, A level and T level courses, along with unique opportunities to learn from working scientists, technologists and engineers.
Students work in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities. Learning occurs in innovative and exciting ways, supported by CAST’s unique partnerships with business. CAST therefore gives students a head start into their future careers. Consequently, student results are strong, for example in 2022 Attainment 8 was 59.53, Progress 8 +0.62 and students achieved well above national averages in STEM subjects with half of the cohort getting grade 7+.
We instil a workplace ethos, with a positive impact recognised in our most recent Ofsted inspection which stated that ‘the excellent behaviour of students in lessons and around college creates an environment in which it is a joy to teach and study.’
Staff feedback demonstrates to us that CAST is a great community to work in, with a supportive and collaborative culture that is highly valued. Staff have eight training and marking days built into the academic year. There are numerous internal and external development opportunities available to all staff.
We form part of the United Learning Cambridge Cluster, 5 schools who work collaboratively to further support our students through the quality of teaching and learning. We work as a team and achieve more, by sharing, than any single school could.
The college is situated in the heart of Cambridge’s Biomedical Campus, surrounded by world leading academic and commercial organisations which sponsor, support and contribute towards the life and work of CAST.
CAST is also supported by the Baker Dearing Trust as a University Technical College (UTC).
Please see the website for information about benefits offered and testimonials of staff https://www.cambridgeast.org.uk/work-with-us/why-work-at-cast.
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.
United Learning schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. The subject specialists, Group-wide intranet, own curriculum, and online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.
Here at United Learning, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. Because we are a group, we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits. Here is some information about the benefits available to United Learning https://unitedlearning.org.uk/staffrewards
Arranging a visit to Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rosie.holland@parksidecc.org.uk.
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