Teacher of Computer Science
Pool Academy
Cornwall
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS / UPS (£22,466 - £39,453 pa) • Recruitment & Retention Allowance for Suitable Candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2017
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2017
Job overview
POOL ACADEMY
Church Road, Pool Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3PZ
Principal: Mrs Z Hill, MA
Tel: (01209) 712220
Email: recruitment@poolacademy.co.uk
Website: www.poolacademy.co.uk
Teacher of Computer Science
TMS / UPS (£22,466 - £39,453)
Recruitment & Retention Allowance for Suitable Candidate
1.00 FTE
Required for September 2017 (would consider June 2017 for suitable candidate)
We are looking for an outstanding (or someone who has the potential to be outstanding) teacher, who is able to further develop and deliver Computer Science across both KS3 and KS4. You will have the ability to inspire and enthuse students in all aspects of computing, including programming. Some teaching of related subjects will also be required. Applications from NQTs will be actively considered.
Pool Academy is an inclusive 11-16 mixed comprehensive with an excellent reputation. Computer Science is an important part of the whole school curriculum, and is a popular choice amongst students. The department has been recognised nationally by being chosen as the Digital Schoolhouse for the south-west, supporting local primary schools in their teaching of Computer Science, and we are a Lead School in the Computing at School Network of Teaching Excellence. The use of technology to support teaching and learning is becoming embedded in the Academy with iPads for every student. The Academy has won many awards for our innovative use of ICT; most recently ‘Outstanding Use of Technology in Education Award 2016’.
Please download an application form from our website. Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs Martin, Human Resources Administrator.
Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Thursday 18th May 2017, interviews to be held on Wednesday 24th May.
Pool Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Pool Academy
Pool Academy, in the heart of West Cornwall, is a community school that puts its pupils at the centre of everything it does. With excellent pastoral care, allied to an aspirational academic curriculum, we offer a student experience which is second to none.
Popular with parents and surrounded by beautiful countryside and amazing beaches, Pool Academy is the perfect place to take the next step in your career and enjoy all that Cornwall has to offer. Staff at Pool Academy pride themselves on providing a supportive environment, a clear vision for raising outcomes and a belief in the importance of extra-curricular opportunities.
Central to everything we do are our core values: Aspiration, Belonging and Respect. We have the highest aspirations for all students and we mirror these with the very highest expectations for student conduct. This ensures learning is maximised and all students thrive in a caring and respectful environment.
Our vision is driven by the desire to remove any barriers which could prevent students from achieving academic success. Key to this is giving students opportunities to develop self-esteem through academic success. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff team thrive on this, working with parents and carers to produce confident, ambitious young adults who are equipped with the education and skills they will need in order to make positive and sustained contributions to society.
Our students are confident and articulate. They are polite and well behaved. Student leadership is a strength of the school and the prefects underpin a strong network of student support and leadership.
Pool Academy is a technology led creative community which uses resources to engender success for all its students. Every student and member of staff has an iPad and their use is embedded in our ambitious and rigorous curriculum.
The Trustees are deeply invested in all areas of the school and have been instrumental In ensuring our facilities and learning environment are the envy of many other schools. Our extra-curricular offer is extensive. We believe that an arts and sports education is essential for students’ development and that creativity is central to all disciplines.
Our website (Click here for website) provides an initial insight, therefore you are very welcome to visit us and see for yourself what makes Pool Academy so special.
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