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ICT and Business Teacher

ICT and Business Teacher

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

West Sussex

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
29 March 2020

Job overview

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, part of the Woodard family of schools, is a dynamic and popular 11–18 academy located between Worthing and Brighton, serving the students of Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham.   Our aim is that every student is known and nurtured and is provided with teaching and learning experiences that allow them to fulfil their potential. We believe that students succeed when the environment is caring and orderly, with teaching that fires the imagination and brings learning to life.

In order to grow our provision in ICT, we are seeking someone with a broad range of IT skills and expertise to deliver a contemporary Information Technology and Business Studies curriculum. We would expect the successful candidate to have a number of the following skills, attributes or knowledge:

Essential

- strong IT problem solving skills,

- advanced level skills with Microsoft Office applications

- excellent knowledge of Google Drive and Google's suite of cloud applications

- strong knowledge of a variety of online teaching resources and online technologies

Desirable: 

- some knowledge of programming languages or scripting

SRWA teaching staff benefit from the following:- 

• a collaborative approach and strong collegial relationships;

• the opportunity to join and/or benefit from Action Research Groups;

• proven student progress;

• excellent student behaviour;

• an extensive CPD programme tailored to skills and experience;

• strong links with Brighton and Sussex Universities;

• dedicated staff wellbeing space and 1-1 mental health booster sessions available;

• free use of the Academy’s fitness suite;

• free on site car parking and easy access to local public transport;

• childcare voucher scheme;

• cycle to work scheme.

Quotes from last full Ofsted inspection report, Feb 2018

"Staff morale is high."

"Pupils’ behaviour is good…Pupils come to lessons ready to learn.”

“An atmosphere of mutual trust and respect are strengths of the school.”

A Staff well-being survey commissioned externally in September 2019 for SRWA revealed that:

These were some of the areas Staff considered to be ‘outstanding’:

Staff morale

Job satisfaction,

Opportunity for staff to offer ideas

Opportunities for staff professional development

Support from line managers,

Appreciation of staff achievement/contribution,

Induction of new staff

Students' respect for staff/others.

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a lively, fast-paced, passionate, demanding yet rewarding place to work. If you want to work with a team of people who love what they do and are prepared to go the extra mile in order to achieve results, and you want to work near Brighton, with all its rich cultural opportunities, then this may be the place for you.

Students and staff at SRWA are lucky enough to benefit from a purpose built school with outstanding facilities. As well as a reputation for excellent work in STEM we are also known for our superb performing arts offering and are home to the Sussex Bears Basketball Academy which brings superb sporting expertise.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference to the life experiences and achievements of our students.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and, if necessary, withdraw the advertisement before the closing date, should the right candidate be appointed. Visits to the Academy are welcomed.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

The Academy is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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About The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

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+44 1903 767434

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Named for a Royal Navy Rear-Admiral, The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a co-educational secondary academy first opened in 2009 as a direct replacement for the former Boundstone Community College. The school is located in the village of Sompting, West Sussex, and has around 1400 pupils aged 11-18, making it larger than the average secondary school. The school is sponsored by Woodard Schools, a large group of Anglican primary and secondary schools both state and independent, and is part of the Woodard Academies Trust along with five other academies.

Headteacher

Mr Kieran Scanlon

Values and Vision

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy works hard to promote a strong learning environment for its students, as well as foster a sense of community and responsibility. The progress of individual students is carefully considered, being taught in flexible ability-based groups throughout the school. Outside of the classroom, the personal and social development of students is considered of paramount importance, with a wide variety of clubs and sports on offer designed to help pupils grow into responsible and hard-working adults.

Ofsted

“Pupils achieve well in English and GCSE pass rates are above average in sports, the performing arts and work-related subjects. The sixth form is good. Sixth formers are good role models for pupils. An increasing number go on to university. Pupils are well cared for and feel safe. Many behave well, work hard and enjoy their lessons.”

The full report into The Sir Robert Woodard Academy can be found here.

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