Computer Studies Teacher

Job Title:Computer Studies Teacher

Location: Isleworth

Salary: MPS/UPS (OLA)

Job type: Full Time - Permanent

About us:

The Academy is a mixed, non-denominational school which opened in September 2018. Set up by primary and secondary Headteachers in the London Borough of Hounslow to meet the demand for extra school places, we are a strong part of the community. We are housed in a purpose-built building with fantastic facilities and extensive outside grounds.

We know every student and their family exceptionally well; strong relationships and great communication is the way.

The Academy offers our students and our staff to shine brighter, to be bolder.

About the role:

We are looking for an imaginative, creative and skilled Computer Studies Teacher, who will use their knowledge and passion to inspire learning, to join our exciting and supportive Computing Department. You will be encouraged to advance your own teaching skills and develop professionally as well as being keen to share ideas with your colleagues within this dedicated team. The successful candidate will be fully supported both within the department and by the Senior Leadership Team. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and from excellent ECTs.

About you:

Creativity, innovation and imagination are at the heart of everything we do. We know that this can only be achieved if we look after our staff, you.

We will support you to be courageous and try new things, question traditional ways of 'doing school', and encourage you to grab opportunities and take risks. We'll support you every step of the way.

We want all our staff and students to find their voice and express themselves.

Purpose of the role:

• To secure excellent progress of all students. To deliver high quality teaching and learning, the effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement of all students.
• Ensure all students, including those with SEN and in receipt of Free School Meals make at least good progress across all of the Key Stages as defined by external and internal data.
• Ensure variations between the progress made by different groups of students or any areas of underachievement including the variation of groups of students, is addressed and the achievement gap is closed.
• Ensure attainment of students is at least good when compared to national averages.
• Ensure all learners acquire knowledge of the curriculum quickly and in depth.
• Ensure all learners develop literacy, communication and numeracy skills.
• Use well-judged and imaginative teaching strategies to provide support and intervention to meet the needs of individual learners in order that they make at least good progress relative to their starting point.
• Develop and promote effective partnerships with parents, carers, other staff and students so they are highly positive about the subject area in terms of achievement, teaching and learning, behaviour and safety.
• Demonstrate an uncompromising and highly effective drive to improve achievement, or sustain the highest level of achievement, for all students, over a sustained period of time.
• Lead by example and demonstrate passion and ambition for the Academy, subject and its students.

Benefits:

• Career Progression
• Professional development, coaching and mentoring
• Friendly Working environment
• Wellbeing
• An easy commute

We also provide staff with an employee assistance programme with the recognised charity Education Support, plus free annual flu jabs, a Wellbeing Day for staff, a 'Cycle to Work' scheme, Occupational Health, use of our modern and well-equipped fitness suite, very discounted lunches and an early finish on Fridays!

Please click on the APPLY button where you will be emailed a copy of the application form to complete and return via email.

We will shortlist and interview as we receive applications - so please send them in before the deadline of 9am on Friday 9th February 2024

The academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Computer Science Lecturer, Computer Science Tutor, Computer Science Teacher, Computer Science Lead, ICT Teacher, Teacher of Computing, IT Teacher, may also be considered for this role.