Teacher of Computing and iMedia

Teacher of Computing and iMedia

Required from September 2021

Permanent

Suitable for NQT

MPS/UPS

Closing date: Monday 17 May 2021 at 9am

Interviews to be held 19 May 2021

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Computing and iMedia to join one of the most successful schools in the city. Working as part of our Computing and Business Faculty you will have the opportunity to teach across the 11-18 age range.

To succeed in the role you will have:

• A good relevant honours degree with a teaching qualification
• Proven ability to teach outstanding lessons across the 11-18 age range, with first class classroom management skills
• The ability to work in collaboration with other members of staff to further the department
• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills
• A firm understanding of key national and educational policies and issues
• The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds
• A clear commitment to improving your own performance through effective continuous professional development

Woodkirk Academy is a high performing, successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy and a founding member of Leodis Academies Trust.  We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report noted a ‘passion and commitment to continuous improvement’ and that ‘leadership at all levels is focused on the progress of pupils.’

Woodkirk enjoys an excellent reputation as an employer and our ethos and working practices are well regarded. We take pride in looking after staff and supporting everyone in their roles in order to deliver excellent education to our students.

Application packs can be downloaded from https://vacancies.leodisacademiestrust.com/ or obtained from the school by telephone o n 0113 8873607 or by email recruitment@woodkirkacademy.com 

Candidates invited for interview on Wednesday 19 May will be asked to deliver a Digital Graphics lesson using Fireworks or Photoshop to a class of Year 9 students.

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.