ICT Teacher
Norton Hill School
Midsomer Norton, Bath/Bristol
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2021
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2020
Job overview
The ICT & Computer Science department are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic ICT teacher who has a real passion for Multimedia and Digital Applications. Candidates who have a background in Web Design, Graphics, Game Design and Google Suite applications would thrive in this forward looking and welcoming team. Although not essential, candidates who are able to teach GCSE Computer Science would be at an advantage.
Norton Hill is part of the Midsomer Norton School Partnership (MNSP), a growing Multi Academy Trust which currently comprises six secondary schools. Within the Trust, Norton Hill has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning. The Head of Department is a Specialist Leader in Education and an experienced lead practitioner across the MAT.
Norton Hill is a 'Google School' and the Google Classroom and Google Sites are now the backbone of our exciting and engaging Schemes of Learning. We have 8 stunning ICT suites, a reliable RM Network, over 200 Chrome Books, Data Projectors in every classroom, all supported by a large team of on-site friendly technicians.
The ICT Department is also supported by a very experienced and highly skilled IT Teaching Assistant who helps with marking, administration and pupil support. This in turn allows teachers to be able to spend more time focusing on Teaching and Learning and maintain a good work / life balance.
In Year 7, students learn about being a Good Digital Citizen, Google Suite, Video Editing, Computer Control, Algorithms and Game Design. In Year 8, students learn about Modelling, Web Coding, Web Design, Python and Graphics. In Year 9, students take different preparation pathways depending on their most likely KS4 route. These consist of either GCSE Computer Science or Creative iMedia. We currently have over 300 students studying the OCR Creative iMedia course and over 100 students who study GCSE Computer Science. At KS5, we offer the BTEC Level 3 in IT which is always an extremely popular option.
The ICT Department has a history of strong exam results at both KS4 and KS5 and always perform far higher than the national average.
Successful applicants will:
• Have an infectious passion and enthusiasm for their subject
• Be committed to exceptional standards of teaching and learning
• Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best
• Establish and develop excellent relationships with students and staff
• Help maintain outstanding results in the ICT department
• Contribute to our core vision and values
We can offer you:
• A school with outstanding behaviour and safety for all
• Excellent facilities for teaching and learning
• Leading Edge professional development to support and improve your leadership skills in preparation for further promotion
• An emphasis on core traditional values of good manners, engagement and high academic achievement
Norton Hill serves Midsomer Norton, Radstock and the surrounding rural area where there is an abundance of attractive and affordable housing. The school is on the edge of the Mendips but close to Bath, Bristol, Frome and Wells.
Closing date: Monday 12th October 2020 (4pm)
Interviews: w/c 12th October 2020
Norton Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Norton Hill School, Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Bath, BA3 4AD
Tel: 01761 412557 Fax: 01761 410622
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About Norton Hill School
About Us:
Norton Hill School was built in 1911 as a grammar school and has been expanded over the years to become an 11-18 mixed comprehensive with nearly 1700 pupils on roll including almost 400 in the Sixth Form. The school is still expanding and since September 2016, now admits 300 pupils into Year 7. This growth has been in response to parental demand.
Norton Hill School is within the top 150 schools nationally for Progress 8 and is ranked 1st in Bath and North East Somerset for the same measure. On average, every student achieved half a grade higher in every subject than the national average rates. English, Maths and Science all regularly achieve 80% plus A*-C and we expect 70% of children to achieve grades 5-9 under new measures.
The school is part of Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Trust which contains 3 secondary schools and 9 primary schools. The schools in the Trust share learning and expertise across all phases and benefit from specialist teachers and facilities. The Trust was established in 2009 with Norton Hill being the lead school.
Our facilities:
Comprising twenty nine acres, the grounds and playing fields are a tremendous advantage to the school. The school has expanded from a small grammar school whose original buildings have been substantially added to. The most recent buildings include a 10 classroom English block, new Sixth Form Centre and Business Studies centre. Other new buildings include a new Science block, ICT/History block and Music block. At the rear of the site there is a purpose built sports centre with floodlit Astroturf.
All rooms have a smart board, network points and computer. There are ten purpose built computer rooms and further clusters in Science, Music, Technology and Art. We register pupils electronically and make extensive use of our Information Management System for reports, pupil data etc. The school is also cashless meaning all payments are made via ParentPay and food from the canteen is purchased via thumbprint. Recent investments include 120 chromebooks which can be used anywhere across the site, linking to the wireless network.
Local Area Information:
Midsomer Norton is a pleasant town on the edge of the Mendips. It is ten miles south of Bath and fourteen miles south east of Bristol. The historic cathedral city of Wells is eight miles to the south and the Chew Valley lakes and Mendip Hills lie directly to the west. Midsomer Norton adjoins the small town of Radstock which together used to form the centre of the old North-East Somerset coalfield. Now the area is dependent on farming and light industry with many local people commuting to Bristol or Bath. The local economy is quite strong and the population in the area is growing rapidly. Many staff commute from Bath, Bristol, Wells, Frome, or the outlying villages.
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