Teacher of Computer Studies
Kingsbury Green Academy
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2022
Job overview
Overview
From September 2022, Kingsbury Green Academy needs an outstanding, motivated and dedicated Teacher of Computer Studies, to join our vibrant, innovative and forward thinking Enterprise and Creative department with excellent results.
The ideal candidate will have superb subject knowledge and a passion for teaching.
The Enterprise and Creative Technology team teach a diverse range of courses including Creative iMedia, Computer Science and Digital Media.
We welcome applications from all excellent classroom practitioners, particularly those who are keen to inspire students through exciting lessons, implementing creative and personalised activities and supporting progress through high quality assessment and feedback.
Why choose us?
Kingsbury Green Academy is part of the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust (RWBAT) based in Calne. We offer a fantastic benefits scheme, with discounts on Food and Clothes retailers, to holiday and cinema, with online fitness and recipes from Hello Fresh. Our school is set in the beautiful location on the outskirts of Calne in Wiltshire.
What we offer?
- The chance to work in a friendly well run school.
- A great placed accessible school, situated in a pleasant location.
- To work with a dedicated team of professionals who are keen to learn and develop.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.
- Onsite parking.
- Pension scheme.
Fantastic benefit scheme with discounts on food and clothes.
Job requirements:
- Lesson planning and effective delivery to meet the needs of all learners.
- Assessment and recording of achievement.
- Managing the classroom and resources effectively in order to create a safe, stimulating and positive learning environment for all students.
- To maintain positive discipline and promote the well-being and progress of students, providing guidance and advice.
- Monitoring patterns of attendance and punctuality.
- To engage fully with professional development activities.
- Developing positive relationships with colleagues, parents and students, maintaining effective lines of communication.
The right candidate will have
- Superb subject knowledge.
- Be an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of Computer Studies.
- Relevant A Levels (or equivalent) and degree.
- Qualified Teacher status.
- Have a passion for innovation and teaching at all key stages.
- Work as a role model and team member to deliver teaching and learning so that students continue to be engaged and motivated.
- Work as a team member to deliver teaching and learning so that students continue to be aspirational, engaged and motivated.
- Be an excellent communicator who develops positive relationships with students and staff alike.
- To work with colleagues projecting a consistent approach to our dealings with the students, parents and all concerned with Kingsbury Green Academy.
- Well – presented.
- Legal ability to work in the UK.
Please note only completed application forms will be accepted.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 2 February 2022.
Interview dates: w/c 7 February 2022.
The closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received.
Kingsbury Green Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions and cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process.
If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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About Kingsbury Green Academy
Thank you for visiting our employer profile. We hope you’ll enjoy learning more about the excellent opportunities for teaching at The Kingsbury Green Academy and living in the nearby area.
Kingsbury Green Academy, which is part of the successful Ascend Learning Trust, opened its doors for the first time on the 5th of September 2019. We are an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 Academy situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Calne in Wiltshire.
We are committed to achieving excellence together by:
- Challenging ourselves to seize every opportunity to grow and develop.
- Removing social, economic and academic barriers to enable students to realise their potential.
- Recognising that success is as a result of hard work and perseverance.
- Encouraging every individual to be bold, courageous and aspirational.
- Creating a culture where individuals respect one another and are proud of themselves, their school and the wider community.
OUR FACILITIES
The school has superb facilities which include: 13 Science Labs, a Design and Technology complex, digital media centre and the latest computer-aided design and ICT facilities.
Sport is important at Kingsbury Green and we enjoy a sports hall, gymnasium, tennis courts and 33 acres of sports fields, as well as the use of the neighbouring ‘Calne Community Campus.'
The Arts are supported with Art and Design studios, a photography dark room and processing facilities, fully equipped Drama studios and three purpose-built music rooms with practice rooms for instrumental tuition.
We also have a cafeteria with outdoor covered eating area, gardens, an on-site nursery (babies to pre-school) and a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre.
OUR LOCATION
Our Campus is set on the edge of town, with views across the beautiful rolling Wiltshire countryside.
Calne offers a great rural quality of life but is not far from other nearby towns and the M4, giving easy access to Bristol and to the South West. Wiltshire is home to the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge and boasts many other sites of historical interest.
Calne is some 19 miles east of Bath, 6 miles east of Chippenham, 13 miles west of Marlborough and 16 miles south west of Swindon.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.
Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment, any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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