Teacher of Computer Science
Fairfield High School
Bristol, City of
- £25,714 - £41,604 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS - UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/09/2022
- Apply by:
- 10 July 2022
Job overview
Fairfield High School is looking for an inspiring, creative, energetic teacher with excellent subject knowledge, an enormous enthusiasm for Computer Science in particular and the positive use of digital technology. An ability to teach Science would be desirable. We wish to appoint someone who will foster an intellectual buzz around the subject, and has the drive and determination to grow the subject within the school. This post is a full time post, however, there is some flexibility for part time.
Potential for an Allowance for the right candidate.
Computer Science is taught across both KS3 and KS4, with all students getting access to a range of different projects in KS3, which broadens their knowledge of different computer languages. Students gain experiences in Python, Scratch, Kodu and Ardunio, and we are looking to develop more opportunities for the students to gain skills as the subject develops. There is a very positive uptake in KS4.
With Science and Maths the faculty actively supports the STEMC agenda, and runs numerous workshops and extra-curricular activities for the students to help develop their understanding and to ignite a passion for the subjects.
You will:
• Be a strong and committed teacher with a proven track record of progress at KS3, KS4
• Have previous experience in raising student attainment and implementing effective
intervention
• Have excelled interpersonal and communication skills
• Be aware of the new changes in the curriculum, and have ideas of how to implement this
Early Careers Teachers are welcome to apply for this position
Safeguarding Statement:
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.
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About Fairfield High School
At Fairfield, every individual is encouraged to challenge themselves, work creatively in collaboration with others and most importantly, achieve the sense of joy that comes from the determined effort to succeed in learning.
You will join a friendly, supportive and successful staff team who provide our students with an inspiring curriculum in a school that excels in the career development of its staff. Fairfield supports employees in continuous professional development where required and expects everyone to participate in the performance management scheme. The aim is to raise the skills levels of staff to create a highly motivated and skilled workforce.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include:
· Competitive salary
· Pension scheme for teachers and support staff
· Relevant learning and development opportunities
· Opportunities to teach A level at V6 Centre
· Cycle to work scheme
· Free parking in our staff car park
Every student at our school has the opportunity to flourish and succeed. We have high aspirations for our young people and support them so they can achieve excellence. We are committed to the highest possible standards in everything we do. Staff, parents and students work together to create a strong, harmonious organisation where learners can gain the skills, knowledge, values and qualifications they need to become active global citizens.
Fairfield High School provides outstanding opportunities for learning across the curriculum. We also have a resource base for vision impaired and hearing impaired students.
Fairfield High School is part of the Excalibur Academies Trust and works closely with its partner schools to develop opportunities for staff and students, while remaining very much an individual school. The Trust has grown from two schools in Marlborough, Wiltshire, to 15 schools in four local authorities stretching from Bristol to Reading along the M4 corridor, providing high quality education to almost 4000 children from age 2 to 18.
Careers Development:
The school supports employees in continuous professional development (CPD) and expects everyone to participate in the appraisal scheme once probation is passed. The aim is to raise the skills levels of staff to create a happy motivated and skilled workforce.
Teaching in Bristol:
Bristol Learning City has developed a website which contains short films of current Bristol teachers speaking about their positive experience to give an insight into teachers considering the area.
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