Teacher (Computer Science)

Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)

Part Time: 6.5 hours per week / 1 day (Monday) (0.2.x FTE) 

Start Date: September 2024

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is seeking an inspiring, innovative, and dedicated Computer Science Teacher to join our team; a teacher who shares our belief that all pupils have the right to succeed and have access to the very best education. Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply for this post.

You will be part of a team that delivers a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum for students. You’ll monitor and support students’ progress and development and contribute to raising standards and attainment, whilst motivating and challenging students to achieve their very best. You will work with the department to contribute to improving and developing current curriculum resources.

Main purpose of the role:

• To ensure pupils receive an excellent education through the delivery of high quality teaching
• To monitor and support overall progress and development of students as a teacher and therefore contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To teach the curriculum as set out by the Curriculum Leader, including preparing pupils for examination in appropriate qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• An appropriate degree
• Qualified Teacher Status (or on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
• Experience of teaching Computer Science to at least higher GCSE level. We welcome applications from teachers who have not had the opportunity to teach A level, but who can demonstrate that they have sufficient subject knowledge to take on this challenge
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection

Sir Isaac Newton is a highly successful maths and science specialist sixth form for students aged 16-19, in the heart of Norwich, and is ranked seventh nationally in the Sunday Times Parent Power guide. The school is rated by OFSTED as outstanding in all areas and is a community school with a great staff body. Staff satisfaction and retention is exceptionally high.

For more information please go to the school website, where you can also find a copy of our most recent Ofsted report in the news section. If you would like to visit us, please contact us via the website or call on 01603 280940.

Inspiration Trust has been twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, click here. Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is rated as an Outstanding college, following inspections by Ofsted in 2018 and 2023. “The ambitious and inclusive vision of senior leaders, governors and trust members has resulted in an outstanding educational experience for students. They thrive because of the very high quality of education that they receive.”

When you join our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.

We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.

The Trust also offers:

• Generous holiday entitlement for employees
• Teachers’ Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support is offered. Access to well-being information, advice and guidance are always available as well
• Discounted monthly travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
• Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C) and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts
• Specsavers VDU Eyecare vouchers and Boots Annual Flu vouchers

*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation

To apply for this role please click the Apply button on this page to complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Tuesday 12th March 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 20th March 2024

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.