Teacher of Computer Science/ICT

About the role: Stationers' Crown Woods Academy are seeking to appointed a talented Teacher of Computing/ICT  to join our expanding Department.  We are seeking an experienced  Teacher for this position who would strengthen our current teaching  team; the position would require the successful applicant to teach a  varied timetable of all three secondary key stages.  We are a forward  thinking Academy and are on an upward trajectory to further success.   It's difficult to convey our ethos and success on paper so please do let  us know if you'd be keen to visit the Academy at a time to suit you by  calling our Talent Manager on 01322 620 522. 

Working at Stationers' Crown Woods Academy:   Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy joined our Trust in 2014.  The campus  incorporates nine buildings which include four home schools each serving  450 pupils and students, a Design, Technology and Creative and  Performing Arts School, a Sport & Community Education Centre and an  Inclusions Hub.  Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy is delighted be part of  the Leigh Academies Trust who, with the Stationers’ Company and  Ravensbourne, will enable the new Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy to  enhance our provision and develop a Digital Curriculum fit for the  future.

Our objective is to be a flagship Academy where every pupil not only  achieves their full potential but also feels an integral part of the  organisation. An Academy where no child feels lost and no child is left  behind. An Academy where the bonds between parent, teacher and child are  so secure that failure is not an option. The unique community that we  have built ensures that young people achieve their ambition in a caring  environment where they are the center of all that we do.

What are we looking for in you? As a Trust we feel  it is important to hire for the right attitude which is why we look for  teachers that are enthusiastic, focused and resilient to the day to day  pressures that teaching brings. 

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:  Leigh Academies Trust have very recently been identified as 1 of 7 strong performing  trusts when compared to others on a national scale. The criteria in  which we were recognised to be so successful are due to our recruitment  and retention of talented individuals, our commitment to providing high  quality education for our pupils and our investment in professional  development. This praise comes from a Chief Inspector at Ofsted who  recently visited the Trust in person and reiterates the success we have  experienced to date and also the positive journey in which we continue  to embark on. 

As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers and share best practice at Academy level and  across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we  know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You will also be expected to undertake regular self-development to  continue your professional development and hopefully progress further  within the organisation. As part of the 'cluster' structure, all of our  academies are grouped together in key geographical area to enable them  to be able to support each other and share resources.  It also offers  staff access to career opportunities across the Trust allowing them to  progress their career without switching employers. For more information on working for the Trust please visit our careers pages

Closing Date: 31st October 2016

Diversity at our core:  As a Trust, we are  passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all  bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race,  beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally,  without compromise.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks  which are in place across the Trust.