Computer Science and IT Teacher

MPR / UPR 

‘There is a strong culture of learning and an eagerness to become even better across this school’ -  Ofsted 2017. 

Ryde Academy, based on the Isle of Wight, is an 11 to 18 years Secondary Academy and is sponsored by Academies Enterprise Trust (AET). There are approximately 1,000 students on roll and this is expected to rise to 1,500 by 2017. The school is set in spacious grounds in the town of Ryde which is a short walk from the local esplanade; providing excellent transport links to Portsmouth and Southsea. Ofsted judged us as a ‘good academy’ in January 2017 and our Principal Joy Ballard as ‘an inspirational leader’. 

In 2017, Ryde Academy will have a new multi-million pound school building on the existing site, with a student capacity of 1,500. 

September 2015 marked the start of an exciting time for Ryde Academy when Joy Ballard joined as the new Principal. She was awarded the prestigious title of 'Head of the Year’ in 2015 at the Pearson Teaching Awards. 

In 2017 we celebrated 60% of our students obtaining 4+s in either English and maths. We know that they can do even better. We want Ryde to lead the way in teaching excellence and for all our staff and students to develop their maximum potential. Get on board and make a real difference to our children and to your career. 

If you share our genuine enthusiasm for improving opportunities for students and want to be part of our warm, dedicated team, we would love to hear from you!

Ryde Academy is a community where inspirational teaching, self-evaluation and self-improvement are evident from the moment you enter our school. We welcome all routes into teaching through School Direct, PGCE and we are a host school to Teach First and Ambition School Leadership. 

Our students are diverse, exciting and talented – and the same is true of our staff. We put huge emphasis on professional development, most of it in-house, and are proud of the high number of good and outstanding teachers who work in our school. We are also noted for our ‘can do’ attitude. We are keen, always, to encourage new and/or young staff to make their mark as soon as they are ready. 

We are keen to enhance teaching capacity and teaching standards both in the Academy and on the Island. We work with teacher training centres in the South with huge success. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Computer Science & IT teacher, who is looking for a new challenge: 

The ideal candidate will be ambitious and aiming for excellence and:

• Bring an unwavering commitment to promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning across the department and the academy; 
• Have a relentless drive to develop their own standards of teaching and learning to enable them to deliver excellent student outcomes; 
• Be a committed team player; 
• Have the ability to engage and inspire pupils and build excellent relationships; 
• Be committed to our ethos of shining bright together; 
• Be passionate and ambitious about their own career development 

The Island

Known as the “Garden Isle” because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful countryside; the Isle of Wight is a perfect place to raise a family.  Ryde Academy is easily commutable from the south coast with excellent transport links in Ryde to Portsmouth and Southsea.

For an informal discussion please contact Tonia Voller, HR Assistant, on 01983 567331.

As  the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them.  In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes.  You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, Local Government pension scheme and childcare vouchers.

This position is required for September 2018 or sooner if possible.  Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 14 May 2018.

Closing date: Sunday 13 May 2018.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding policies we are unable to accept CV’s. To apply, please click on the 'quick apply' button.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhance checks as part of our Prevent Duty.