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  • Job start date

    1 September 2021

  • Closing date

    8 March 2021 at 9am

  • Date listed

    22 February 2021

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Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

T1 - T9 (£25,713 - £41, 603)

Teacher of Computing job summary

Manchester Evening News “School in the Community” 2019

2019 Progress 8 score + 0.52

‘This is a good school’ - Ofsted

Teacher of Computing
T1-T9 (£25,713 - £41,603)

Permanent post required for September 2021

Do you want to be part of the Sharples’ success story?
Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with over 1,000 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of computing to work in our forward-thinking and successful school as we strive to be outstanding in all we do. The post would be suitable for either a NQT or an experienced teacher. Sharples School provides a very successful training programme for NQTs, working within the Early Careers Framework. For experienced members of the profession there are many opportunities within the school to add to their existing range of experience and expertise and lead on aspects of teaching and learning. There are opportunities for working with classes across the ability spectrum at both Key Stage 3 and 4 and to work in a pastoral role as a form tutor.

At Sharples we deliver basic IT skills and programming, as well as internet safety and computer systems at KS3 to all students. In addition we currently offer Computer Science, Business Studies and Creative Media at KS4. The subjects are very popular and are often oversubscribed. We welcome applications from candidates offering expertise in Computing and Business or Creative Media.

We require someone who can demonstrate and evidence:-
● Excellent communication skills;
● A high level of subject expertise and an in-depth understanding of curriculum pedagogical and assessment issues associated with achieving outstanding results at both key stages;
● Excellent teaching and improving student outcomes.

The key areas of responsibility will be:-
● To plan teaching to achieve outstanding progress in students’ learning;
● To set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and the development of positive and productive relationships;
● To use a variety of teaching methods and resources, which sustain the momentum of students work and keeps all pupils engaged;
● To use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress;
● To mark and monitor students work providing constructive feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise progress.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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About Sharples School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1198 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01204 333253

Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is a Group 6, 11-16 mixed comprehensive with 1,100 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.

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