Second in Faculty - Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
Camborne Science & International Academy
Camborne, Cornwall
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + TLR2B £4,544.00
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2019
Job overview
Required for September 2019, a capable, enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Computing to join our successful, highly regarded and extremely well resourced Faculty. You will be expected to be able to contribute towards teaching Computing across the full age and ability range in KS3 and KS4. Computing is a popular subject and very successful options in our Sixth Form and the ability to teach Computing at post-16 is an advantage.
In conjunction with the Director of Learning for Computing, Business & Economics, you will ensure the provision of a high quality learning experience for all our students, with particular emphasis on ensuring the very highest standards in teaching and learning and appropriate, challenging curriculum.
You will have managerial responsibility for teaching staff and other specified personnel in the faculty and you will be responsible for a key stage or courses. You will also be responsible for liaising with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, other Heads of Faculty, Student Support Services and relevant staff with cross-school responsibilities, relevant support staff, external agencies and parents.
Our school has developed exceptional International Science and Mathematics links with top schools in Japan, Singapore, Thailand, China and South Korea. Recent collaboration has involved joint research projects, International Science and Mathematics fairs and competitions, as well as many significant student/staff visits and exchanges. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in this amazing and unique programme.
The school runs an extensive Duke of Edinburgh programme, offering Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. We also annually enter the Ten Tors event. These programmes are open to all members of staff to become involved.
We are delighted to have opened the doors to NEXUS, CSIAs Centre of Excellence for STEM and Liberal Arts (PPE). Nexus is a unique facility on a separate, state-of-the-art campus that offers students who are especially able in Science, Technology and Mathematics or literacy and arts based subjects a chance to thrive and shine in their chosen field of study through a bespoke curriculum designed to engage and challenge gifted learners. Alongside this specially designed curriculum, students experience a rich co-curricular programme that complements the curriculum and deepens and develops the scholarship of these students. The aim is to develop young learners who are able to pick and choose from the best courses at the very best universities worldwide; young people who have a wealth of research experience from working with some of the best academics in their field of interest. These young people will be amongst those who devise the solutions for the most pressing problems faced by mankind, and Nexus will equip them for this bright future.
We hope you are inspired to seek further details. Apply online or download an application pack by visiting our website www.cambornescience.co.uk. For enquiries please contact Tina Grego on 01209 720237 or email gregot@cambornescience.co.uk.
Closing Date: Monday 4th February 2019 at 12 noon. The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early dependent on the number of applications, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
Camborne Science and International Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.
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About Camborne Science & International Academy
- Camborne Science & International Academy
- Cranberry Road, Camborne
- Cornwall
- TR14 7PP
- United Kingdom
Camborne Science & International Academy (CSIA)
Prides itself on being a school which 'Dares to be Different'. It is a friendly, dynamic and innovative school in the heart of beautiful West Cornwall. As a school, we constantly ask the question 'How can we do better?' and we could never be described as being complacent. The school, which caters for students from Year 7 through to Sixth Form, is at the forefront of a number of major learning initiatives, actively encouraging innovative practices and is committed to raising standards of academic achievement for all. We believe that learning should be continued through life. Our aim is to provide an environment which is both stimulating and challenging so that when students leave this school they have acquired a thirst for further knowledge that may extend beyond their chosen area of study and remain with them for the rest of their lives.
Our mission is to consistently perform as an outstanding and exceptional learning community - we believe our students; staff and local community deserve the best, and make no apology for setting very high traditional standards as regards student behaviour. The staff at the school are conscientious, friendly and loyal, and show great commitment to our students and community.
As a school we currently hold International School Award status and we have developed exceptional International Science and Mathematics links with top schools in Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, China and South Korea. Recent collaboration has involved joint research projects, International Science and Mathematics fairs and competitions, as well as many significant student/staff visits and exchanges.
The Nexus campus offers students who are especially able a chance to thrive and shine in their chosen fields of study. The Nexus Gifted Programme offers a bespoke curriculum designed to engage and challenge gifted learners. Alongside this specially designed curriculum, students experience a rich co-curricular programme that complements the curriculum and deepens and develops the scholarship of these students. Students keep a broad and balanced curriculum but can choose to specialise in STEM or Liberal Arts fields after Year 9.
Our VI Form offers a wide range of A-Levels and equivalent courses. We are fortunate to attract students who wish to follow an academic pathway from Camborne and other local schools. VI Form numbers are growing steadily but class sizes are still maintained at a level where individual support can be readily offered.
Results are excellent with a 100% pass rate for the sixth consecutive year across a range of 27 A-Level subjects. Furthermore, the progress made by VI Form students places them in the top 10% of the country and the top state-funded Post 16 provider in Cornwall.
Cornwall School of Mathematics and Science (CSMS)
CSMS provides excellent specialist teaching and enrichment for the most ambitious A Level students in Cornwall, preparing them for the most competitive courses at the best universities in the UK. It is part of the VI Form Academy, which is ranked as the top State-funded STEM A-Level Provider in Cornwall. At CSMS we believe in a traditional approach to teaching and learning. Brilliant specialist teachers and attentive, ambitious learners come together to achieve exceptional results. But we also believe in the modern, the cutting edge and the innovative. Results are only the start of what we do.
Camborne Science & International Academy is an exceptional school with an inspiring ethos, affording employees exciting career opportunities in an outstandingly attractive part of the country with a first-rate quality of life.
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