Teacher of Computer Science

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and creative teacher who can inspire our fantastic students. Are you the sort of teacher who makes Computer Science come alive and engages all students in a love of the subject? If so, we want to hear from you. If you believe any student can achieve whatever they set their mind to and want to help them on that journey, Farringdon could be the school for you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Applicants should be innovative teachers of Computer Science across all age and ability ranges. Applicants should have experience of collaborative planning and differentiating learning to suit all students’ needs. This post is open to all teachers and would also be suitable for newly qualified teachers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate, through application letter and interview that they are able to:

• Secure progress for all Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
• Love their subject with a contagious passion.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment
• Inspire and engage students regardless of their starting points or backgrounds.
• Support the overall progress and development of students as a form tutor.
• Be a suitable role model for students and demonstrate high standards of professionalism.

Please note that we do not accept CVs. Suitability to work with children will be checked with the Disclosing & Barring Service.

We encourage candidates to take a look at our website therefore all the application documents relating to the post are on www.farringdonschool.co.uk to the right-hand side of our home page you will see a box with our current vacancies on or at the top of the page under 'about us' click on vacancies.

Completed applications (Parts A, B & C) should be returned to andrea.parker@farringdonca.net or posted to: Farringdon Community Academy FAO Miss A. Parker, Allendale Road, Farringdon, Sunderland SR3 2DA. Please ensure adequate postage e.g. large stamp is used. Applications that arrive after the closing date will not go through to the shortlisting process.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Thursday 25th April 2019

Interview Date: Thursday 9th May 2019

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Farringdon Community Academy safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.