Teacher of it or computer science

Responsible To: Head of Digital
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR for the right experience
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Start date: January, Easter or September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, confident and enthusiastic teacher to plan, prepare and deliver outstanding lessons within our Computer Science and Digital Technologies Department. This appointment is crucial to the growth of the academic and specialist sides of the curriculum. Our Digital equipment is first class and brand new and goes beyond PCs and MACs to include 3D labs, radio suites and a TV Studio. There are plenty of opportunities to work alongside all our departments with the digital specialism.

You will encourage a climate of mutual support in which self-confidence and self-esteem can grow and an effective department team is established and nurtured. 

The role is suitable to either an ECT or experienced teacher. A full induction package and CPD opportunities are offered to help develop your teaching practice. UPS is available for a suitably qualified colleague and a TLR available for a colleague with the right experience. This would be negotiated upon appointment.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A strong track record as a Teacher of computer science or IT, with a passion that is evident in their day-to-day classroom practice.
• Qualified teacher status and a degree.
• The ability to inspire high achievement in students from all backgrounds.
• The ability to work in collaboration with other members of staff to develop and manage projects.
• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• The ability to guide students’ academic, personal and professional development, as a tutor, in accordance with the academy’s guidelines and procedures.
• An understanding of the key national and educational policies and issues.
• Presence, enthusiasm, good sense of humour and approachability.
• An excellent record of punctuality. 

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference to the future of education within a world class academy. If you share the academy’s vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families, and the community then we would be delighted to hear from you.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December ^{(although if appropriate we may interview earlier)}
Interview date: to be confirmed