Computing/ICT Teacher

Our Technology department currently delivers the WJEC Vocational Award in ICT at Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11), and a broad spectrum of IT and computing skills and knowledge at Key Stage 3. Depending upon your previous experience, we would consider offering GCSE Computing going forward as part of our options process into Key Stage 4. Whilst you will be responsible for planning and delivery of Key Stage 3 and 4 Computing and IT courses, you will have the support of a dedicated Director of Computing through the Trust. We take a collaborative approach to planning and delivery, and whilst you will be encouraged to be innovative and dynamic in your teaching, you will be supported through the availability of outstanding resources and highly experienced mentoring.

The academy is equipped with dedicated IT facilities for the delivery of IT and Computing, and is in the process of planning for a major rebuilding project to start within the next two to three years; IT and Computing resources will be highly integrated into our new school buildings. As part of our expansion, we are planning to begin delivering courses post-16. This will open up new possibilities for the delivery of computing and IT qualifications to sixth form students in the near future.

In addition to the opportunity to make an important difference during the timetabled school day, there are opportunities for you to offer students the chance to experience extra curricular activities through our enrichment programme. We invite all our teachers to develop students’ broader personal development by sharing their own skills and interests through this important part of our curriculum.

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You will also be provided with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, at whatever stage you are at in your teaching career, by making an application to lead on a whole-school project through our ‘Deeps’ leadership structure, should you choose to. 

The Trust are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT). The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. All our teaching colleagues benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today. 

In addition to the academy’s close partnership with the NIoT, you will benefit from weekly professional development training to ensure that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a significant difference to the life chances of the students you will work with. This is an important part of our commitment to you.

The academy has good transport links from Nottingham, Mansfield, Chesterfield and surrounding areas. We are within walking distance of Kirkby-in-Ashfield railway station, and have on-site parking facilities available for staff.

We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including:

• family friendly policies
• enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
• funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level
• plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.

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Outwood Academy Kirkby joined Outwood Grange Academies Trust in September 2022 and we are currently undergoing an exciting journey of change, a journey that you could be part of in helping to transform the lives of our students. We are on a rapid upward trajectory and the students of Outwood Academy Kirkby both deserve and need amazing staff role models; staff who care, staff who inspire, and staff who believe. Could this be you? Are you ready to provide our students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential and outstanding life chances?

The right candidate will be able to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First Raising Standards and Transforming Lives’. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community, who love Computing and have a passion to develop this in others. 

We think you will be impressed by the welcoming and supportive atmosphere at the academy and welcome you to visit the school for a pre-application tour. If you would like to visit us, or simply talk through the role over the telephone, please contact Andrew Norwood, Head of Technology at a.norwood@kirkby.outwood.com

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Closing date: 9.00pm on 3 December 2023.

Interview date: 12 December 2023.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.