Head of Computer Science/Teacher of Computing
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Brighton and Hove
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale / UPS with responsibility payment dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2022
Job overview
PACA is offering a rare opportunity for a computer science teacher. Over the last three years, PACA has invested heavily in developing a well-designed computer science curriculum. The resources are in place and delivered through an on-line teaching system, alongside more traditional lessons. The subject is popular and, using the materials and resources developed, students across the ability range are successful.
We are now seeking a computer science teacher to take forward and adapt this legacy and grow and develop computer science at PACA. PACA has grown massively in recent years, nearly doubling in size over the last 5 years. Now at close to 1000 strong, we are very nearly at capacity (PAN 1100). Our recent “Good” Ofsted report - https://www.paca.uk.com/Ofsted/ noted that despite this growth “everyone at PACA is known”, that lessons are “calm and purposeful”, that students are “are proud of their roles as prefects, members of the school council, librarians and mental health champions.”
PACA is part of the Aldridge Multi-Academy trust and as such we benefit from a wide range of staff development opportunities as well as a coaching programme to provide individualized support to all teaching staff.
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is an 11-16 state funded Academy. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you are interested in this post please complete an application form, which you can download from our website, http://www.paca.uk.com/work-at-paca and send with a supporting letter outlining how your previous experience would enable you to fulfil this role and send to Sheila Cahill, Executive Assistant at s.cahill@paca.uk.com
Interviews: week commencing: 31st January 2022
The Principal reserves the right to interview an outstanding candidate prior to the closing date without notice.
About Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
- Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
- Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton
- East Sussex
- BN41 2WS
- United Kingdom
About Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Welcome to Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (PACA), a thriving 11-16 school rated Good by Ofsted (2016). Our results have been consistently improving for over three years and our Progress 8 score (0.3) is now the second highest in the city. Recognised as Brighton’s Most Improved School in the local media in 2017, our KS3 student intake grew over 80% year on year in 2017, and is set for further significant growth in 2018.
PACA has developed a strong learning culture of “Expert Learner” with students actively engaged in their own progress. High standards are maintained throughout the school with strong outcomes, particularly in the fundamentals of English and maths. We also have excellent outcomes in art and a focus on STEM. The current post-16 offer, a mixture of academic and vocational, is a key development priority through partnership work with local employers, leading organisations and our sister school in the city. Our digital media academy, an exciting collaboration between the two schools and over 40 local companies, is a great example of how these partnerships can deliver for our students.
In common with all Aldridge schools we also have a strong focus on developing the enterprise skills, attributes and confidence that help our students navigate through higher education and the many employment opportunities that will be available to them in the future.
PACA is so much more than a school. We work closely with, and offer our facilities to, the wider community as well as partnering with local primary schools and employers. Those facilities, which have benefitted from an £13m investment since we became an academy, include a STEM centre, Mac suite, specialist dance and art studios, and a community library. Our positive contribution to the community in which we live and work was recognised in winning the Brighton Community School of 2016 Award and the Most Improved School in Brighton & Hove Award 2017.
Aldridge Education
PACA is a member of the Aldridge Education multi-academy trust. We work in different regions across England where the opportunities and prospects for young people are often most limited, and where the introduction of our entrepreneurial approach to education can have most benefit.
We are a values-driven organisation with a commitment to non-selective, inclusive schools, providing children and young people with an exceptional educational experience. Our goal is that, by the age of 25, all Aldridge graduates will have experienced an outstanding and enjoyable education and be able to sustain the life of their choice.
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