Regional Teacher of Computer Science

Location Base: Ripon 3 days / Easingwold 2 days

Our academies offer a high quality of education for our students and excellent career progression and training for staff. Our driving ambition is Students First: Raising Standards and Transforming Lives. Outwood Academy Ripon has been part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust since 2011 and is an exceptional place to build your future. Our school-based community is welcoming & friendly; students and staff make excellent progress together. Outwood Academy Easingwold has the highest performing Post 16 centre in North Yorkshire and GCSE results are the highest for non-selective schools, an achievement we are incredibly proud of. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and inspirational Computing, Business & IT department as Regional Teacher of Computing, at our outstanding school in the heart of Yorkshire. Ripon, which would be your base (3 days) and Easingwold (2 days). The role is permanent and you would be instrumental in supporting our amazing students, assisting them by creating a culture of success, ensuring they have a positive learning environment to increase student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.

The successful applicant for this STEM vacancy (who is in the first 5 years of their career) may be entitled to apply for the Department for Education's levelling up premium funding of up to £3,000 per year. This academy falls within one of the local authorities designated as an Education Investment Area. More information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up-premium-payments-for-teachers.

We expect our staff to bring out the best in each and every student. Our diverse curriculum has something for everyone, with extra guidance for those requiring additional support, and we do whatever it takes to help young people develop a sense of responsibility – towards themselves, each other, their community and the wider world. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students and therefore we are seeking applicants with integrity, determination and energy for this rewarding role.   We need a leader who is passionate about their subject and keen to drive their department to provide young people with the best possible education whatever their background or ability. If you care about the success of all students and are looking for a new challenge and to develop your leadership skills in order to make that success a reality, we would welcome your application.

Our Outwood Academies place students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. You will have the desire to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First, raising standards and transforming lives’.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the Family of Schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The expertise of our Director team including personal weekly support from the director deployed to the academy;
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided   through the Outwood Institute of Education.

We are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom and in return we offer extensive professional development to help you develop your skills and your career.

You must have the qualifications as per attached person specification. All qualifications must be listed on your application including results and certificates must be provided at interview. Please also ensure your employment and education history is listed in a chronological order with any gaps explained.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, please contact Anna Arcidiacono, Business Manager (a.arcidiacono@outwood.com) who will be happy to help.

For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.

Closing date: Midday on 23 May 2022.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.