Teacher of Computer Science
Ralph Allen School
Bath and North East Somerset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 19 September 2019
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and outstanding Computer Science teacher who is passionate about enhancing the life chances of our students. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Computer Science team and will be able to demonstrate a proven record of accomplishment of success, particularly at Key Stages 4 and 5. The ability to teach level 2 iMedia and A-Level Computer Science is essential.
The Computer Science Department has a proven record of accomplishment of fantastic exam success and the pupils recognise the excellent reputation of the subject.
At Key Stage 3 students are taught a broad curriculum which consists of Computer Science, computational thinking and digital literacy. Students in years 7, 8 and 9 are taught in mixed ability groups and have a one-hour lesson per week.
At KS4 students can choose to study the OCR GCSE Computer Science or OCR iMedia as a vocational option. In the Sixth Form, we offer the new AQA A-Level Computer Science course. Our courses in the department are popular and we expect this to continue over the coming years.
If you firmly believe in making Computer Science learning engaging and relevant, then please contact us.
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About Ralph Allen School
Ralph Allen School is a co-educational, non-denominational, over-subscribed academy for students aged 11 to 18 years, situated in the World Heritage city of Bath. Our ethos is one of achievement through respect, teamwork and personal best.
In 2016 it became a founder member of the Palladian Academy Trust, composed of eight local schools.
Ralph Allen School was named after the Bath mine owner, entrepreneur and philanthropist who helped with the building of Georgian Bath and the early development of the Post Office.
The school was founded in 1957 and became an academy in August 2012. It is celebrating its 60th anniversary during 2017-18. Following recent exciting campus developments, the school has formulated a comprehensive strategic vision for future campus expansion.
Headteacher
Nathan Jenkins
Vision and values
Ralph Allen School aims to be both exceptional and extraordinary, embracing difference and diversity and inspiring everyone to reach their full potential. The school strives to have a welcoming environment so everyone feels as though they belong. Teachers want to develop respect, resilience and resourcefulness in each student. The school also wants to ensure its pupils become active, thoughtful and responsible citizens of the world.
The secondary school specialises in three core subjects: English, Math's and Science. It has been mentioned in The Times on its annual list of highest-achieving schools. It has great facilities for extra-curricular activities, including an art and photography building and an all-weather sports pitch.
Ofsted report
Ralph Allen achieved a 'Good' when it was last inspected in 2018, with one of those outstanding features being the Sixth Form. Ofsted assessments of the school have never been below 'Good'.
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