Teacher of Computer Science
Furness Academy
Cumbria
- £28,800 - £38,810 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 - M6 depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- March 2023
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2022
Job overview
Teacher of Computer Science – Furness Academy
Required for March 2023 (earlier start considered)
Job Reference Code: FET 119/2211
Salary Range : M1 – M6 depending on experience. Full time. Permanent
Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town and close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of five academies including Furness Academy and four primaries, the Trust aims to develop best practice in each school across the whole Trust, by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child. Furness Academy is the school of choice for Cumbria and we are seeking new staff to join our team to provide the same high quality learning experience that has brought Furness Academy its rising popularity.
We are looking for a talented and inspiring teacher who is committed to making Computer Science exciting subjects for all of our students. This post represents a superb career opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic professional who has excellent subject knowledge and a strong desire to engage students in learning. Within the department you will find committed teachers with a passion for their subject who communicate effectively to ensure the success of our students. If you share these skills and have a desire to make a real difference to young peoples’ lives then we would welcome your application. We particularly welcome applications from NQTs.
We are:
- A five school multi-academy Trust with over 1700 student, three schools rated Ofsted Good and rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future;
- A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
- A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.
- A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.
We will offer you:
- A very welcoming Trust where the development of every person matters.
- Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.
- An extensive induction programme with an allocated mentor and extensive programme of subject specific and whole school CPD programme.
- The whole-hearted support of Furness Education Trust’s Leadership Team.
- A welcoming and dedicated ICT and Computer Science department.
- Opportunities to work across the Trust in different phases.
You will:
- Secure high quality teaching and learning and lead by own example in the classroom.
- Understand your accountability for the performance standards of your students.
- Make a sustained and well-informed contribution to the Computer Science provision at the Academy as well as whole Academy improvement strategies.
- Work collaboratively with other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust.
- Raise levels of achievement for all students in the subject area.
Furness Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. This is a permanent post.
Closing date: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Interviews: W/C Monday 12th December 2022
For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact
the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk,
or alternatively you may download an information package and application form
from our website at www.furnessacademy.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.
Attached documents
About Furness Academy
Furness Academy opened its new building in September 2013 offering £22million worth of state of the art facilities. It is a large 11-16 mixed academy, occupying a distinctive site in the heart of the local community, it is located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town of Barrow in Furness and close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park.
Our general facilities include:
• 260 seat lecture theatre.
• Fully equipped Hair and Beauty salon.
• Classrooms with SmartBoard projection capability.
• A large ICT suite.
• Catering facilities with seating for over 800
Our sports facilities include:
• 3G all-weather pitch.
• Grass Rugby and Football pitches.
• Five hard-standing tennis courts.
• Athletics stadium.
• Large sports hall.
• Multi-use games area.
• Activity Suite
• Dance Studio
We will offer you:
• A very welcoming Academy where the development of every person matters.
• Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.
• Free use of our state of the art on site gym facilities.
• The whole-hearted support of Furness Academy’s Leadership Team and Governing Body.
• The opportunity to take part in international projects
• A structured fortnightly CPD programme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Childcare vouchers and a cycle to work scheme
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Modern state of the art facilities
Please visit our website to find out more about Furness Academy www.furnessacademy.co.uk
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