Computing Teacher

Computing Teacher (starting August 2017)

You’ll be joining the talented and experienced team in the development and delivery of subjects within the Business and IT department. Currently Grade 1 (Outstanding), this is a key department within the college. The department is rapidly growing and improving and you’ll maintain this exciting momentum. Besides the core AS and A Level subjects (Business Studies, Computing, and Economics), the department also offers a range of BTEC courses in Business (single, double & triple), and IT (Single, Double & Triple), also offer Level 3 Finance (IFS). We also run the Level 2 Plus course, offering Finance as the department subject which students study alongside their GCSE Maths, English and a choice of media or workskills. 

We have exceptional students too. Their achievements speak for themselves with a 99% pass rate and nearly 60% of entries resulting in top grades and more than 75% progress to HE.

We’re now looking for an exceptional teacher whose enthusiasm matches theirs - and in return, we can offer an equally exceptional environment. With a new £27 million campus boasting purpose built classrooms and state-of-the-art facilities, our team continues to develop its use of advanced technology. 

With a dedicated, high-performing teaching team and state-of-the-art facilities, we’re proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted. As a Teaching School status, we also play a vital role in Initial Teacher Training and offer top class CPD and leadership development for all of our staff and those within the Teaching School Alliance. 

With a good degree in a relevant discipline and a recognised teaching qualification, you’ll have a proven track record of successful teaching in a computing and IT subject. In return, you’ll enjoy all the professional development you need to achieve your ambitions. We offer excellent terms and conditions including 195 working days per year and access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

We are in an exceptional location on the Lancashire border, not far from the Ribble Valley, Lake District and stunning Fylde coast. The vibrant cities of Manchester and Liverpool are both within easy reach.

The Blackpool Sixth Form College welcomes applications from NQTs and is able to support new members of staff in achieving QTS/QTLS.

To find out more and apply, please visit http://jobs.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/, please note we will only be accepting online applications for this vacancy which must be submitted via our website. 

Closing date: 9am on 10th March 2017 

Interviews: 22nd March 2017

Unfortunately, due to the large numbers of applications we receive, we can only contact you again if you have been selected for interview. Whatever the outcome of your application, thank you very much for the interest shown in working at The Blackpool Sixth Form College.

Blackpool Sixth is fully committed to equality of opportunity for all and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.  All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.