Teacher of ICT / Media Studies

Appleton Academy is an all through learning environment for pupils from nursery through to secondary.  Our building provides a wonderful environment for lifelong learning, in South Bradford.

Due to the promotion of the current post holder, we are looking to appoint an ICT/Media studies teacher, with the ability to teach Computing to a KS3 level.  Appleton Academy has a successful and popular ICT faculty specialism in the teaching of creative ICT including imedia, animation, game design and graphic design. The successful applicant will be a creative and driven individual, with the ability to plan and deliver courses in both media studies and media production. Knowledge or experience of application within the production of the moving image and animation employment sectors would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will:

· Be experienced in using Python programming language

· Have knowledge of Office 365

· Have knowledge of Adobe CC particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate and Premiere Pro.

· Be knowledgeable around media and film studies / theory

We can offer:

· A committed staff team

· Opportunities for innovative ways of working

· Excellent CPD 

· An opportunity to build and further develop good practice

· High quality professional development opportunities

In September 2017 we joined the Exceed Academies Trust.  The Trust recognises its moral purpose to support schools and academies across the city and the region and this has underpinned the accreditation and development of two Teaching Schools that jointly lead the alliance of partner schools and academies.  

This is an exciting opportunity so if you feel you are up to the challenges ahead and would like to share in our continued success, then please contact our recruitment partner Paula Read at Hays Education for an application pack and further details.   Telephone 0113 200 3710 or email paula.read@hays.com

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Friday 7th June  

Interviews to be held as soon as possible after this date

Appleton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.