ICT Teacher

Colchester Academy is looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and driven ICT Teacher to join its thriving team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled teacher of ICT with the ability to teach to GCSE and KS3 level. He or she will have the vision, drive and commitment to join a highly motivated and creative team. The subject is delivered in a high quality and very well-resourced environment. The preferred candidate would have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Adobe Master Collection. Knowledge of Python, Visual Basic/Visual Studio Express, SQL and HTML would be an advantage. 

Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, boasting one of the highest progress scores in the area, from the 2017 summer outcomes and recently graded ‘GOOD’ by OFSTED (2018). The inspection report highlighted that: 

• Relationships between pupils and teachers are strong and help pupils to learn well. 

• Pupils are polite and courteous. Most pupils take pride in their work and wear their uniform with pride. 

• The behaviour of pupils is good and pupils feel safe at this school 

We are looking to appoint someone intent upon driving up standards, delivering excellent teaching and inspiring the same in others, and helping lead the school towards ‘outstanding’. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work within Bright Tribe Trust, a multi-academy trust that brings together expertise from across the educational field. This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. 

Bright Tribe is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.  

For further information, job description and to apply please visit https://colchesteracademy.org.uk/our-school/work-for-us/.     

To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full. 

We are running a recruitment OPEN DAY on 25th January from 10am.  

If you have any questions or would like to attend the open day, please contact Michelle Robinson, 01206 878878. 

Closing date: 29th January 2018             

Interview date: Friday 2nd February 2018  

Salary:  Teachers Main Scale 

Bright Tribe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.