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Learning Coach: Computer Science (0.4 FTE)

Learning Coach: Computer Science (0.4 FTE)

Studio West - Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Expired
Salary:
£8,986 - £15,300 (qualified teacher) / £6,584 - £10,413 (unqualified) actual
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2017
Apply by:
6 July 2017

Job overview

Studio West is an exciting, new studio school, which opened in September 2014. Sponsored by Kenton Multi Academy Trust which incorporates the extremely successful Kenton Secondary School, Studio West caters for around 200 students aged between 11 and 19.

At Studio West, in addition to mainstream qualifications (including GCSEs, A levels, and Occupational and professional qualifications), we offer an innovative and personalised curriculum for every student focused on developing key employability and life skills required by employers. Our mission is to make sure that every student who leaves Studio West does so with a university or college place, an apprenticeship or a job.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of our Computer Science curriculum at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. This is an exciting opportunity for a computing professional to work with our team of exceptional Learning Coaches to design and deliver focused sessions that support the learning outcomes of our students, whilst promoting professional programming standards and a better understanding of the real world application of the Computer Science curriculum.

Working closely with our expert Learning Coach (Computer Science), you will:

  • be an experienced computing professional with a comprehensive portfolio of recent projects in an Object Orientated Programming language;
  • have the ability to clearly explain complex programming concepts/approaches to groups of students;
  • have a clear understanding of the current issues faced by the computing industry;
  • have demonstrable experience of the full software development cycle;
  • possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to create and deliver engaging materials for students of different abilities. 

We very much welcome applications from all computing professionals who feel they can match the needs and vision of Studio West and our aims to deliver the Computer Science curriculum.

For an application form and further details, please visit http://studiowestnewcastle.com/news/article/?id=62 

Closing date: Noon on 7th July 2017.

Studio West is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.

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Studio West - A small school making a big difference

Studio West is an exciting studio school, which opened in September 2014.  As part of Kenton School’s Academy Trust, Studio West cater for around 400 students aged between 11 and 19 with student numbers increasing year on year.  We are expected to reach 650 at full capacity.

Rated “Good” by Ofsted, Studio West offers a vibrant learning experience combining GCSEs, A Levels and occupational qualifications. We believe in inspiring our students to be 'the best they can be' so that they reach their potential academically and also develop the social skills and personal qualities, which are so vital for their future life and career.

All students benefit from an innovative and bespoke curriculum with substantial emphasis on developing key employability and life skills that will see them through to HE, FE and employment. Much of our curriculum is delivered through Project Based Learning where ‘learning connects’ in a very real sense. We have close working relationships with our business partners and our mission is to make sure that every student who leaves Studio West, does so with a university place, an apprenticeship or employment.

A unique aspect of Studio Schools is the national CREATE skills framework developed by the Studio Schools Trust. This framework has been designed to give young people the key skills to flourish in life and in the world of work. As students progress through the three levels of the CREATE framework, they are regularly assessed by Personal and Learning Coaches to ensure they are on track and making progress. There are three levels in the CREATE framework, as students progress from apprentice, to expert, to coach.

We believe immersing students in real-life, hands-on projects, is an extremely efficient and engaging way of learning ensuring students not only pick up core skills, such as Maths, English and Science, but also learn and practice the softer, but equally important, skills employers are looking for – such as independent thought, responsibility, team work and communication skills. By working in this way and collaborating with real companies, we have created an environment which nurtures well-rounded, mature and confident individuals, who leave us fully ready for the workplace.

Studio West offers a dynamic approach to learning, preparing young people with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to succeed in life. Education is taken out of the classroom, with students learning in the real world through working in teams on projects designed to reflect real-life situations. Through weekly work placements, they develop the employability skills needed to succeed in life and work.

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