Teacher of IT-Business Studies
Faringdon Community College
Oxfordshire
- £25,714 - £41,604 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 to UPS3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2021
- Apply by:
- 15 March 2021
Job overview
Teacher of Information Technology and
Computer Science/Business Studies
Permanent full time post
(Would consider part time or job share applications)
Required from: 1st September 2021
Faringdon Community College (FCC) is a successful and well-established 11-18 co-educational secondary comprehensive school, which embraces the idea of lifelong learning and community education. The school has an excellent local reputation and is known for inspiring exciting teaching and learning where teachers are supported and encouraged to help every student, aiming to achieve individual success and realise their potential.
As a dynamic organisation, we are always looking for new ideas and ways forward. Our strong and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff are committed to providing the best education they can and have an energy and enthusiasm which makes FCC a rewarding place to work.
Faringdon Community College is part of the Faringdon Learning Trust, an eight school multi-academy trust, which was established on 1st April 2012. Our school roll is continuing to rise and, including sixth form, there are currently 1352 pupils on roll.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated, hardworking, enthusiastic and passionate teacher, who can inspire young people. Our teachers provide specialist KS3, GCSE and A-level teaching to students aged 11-19. The successful applicant will be required to teach some KS3 IT and will be able to teach one (or more) of Business Studies, Creative iMedia or Computer Science at KS4. An ability to also teach one of these subjects at KS5 would be desirable. At KS4 we offer Level 1/2 Creative iMedia and Enterprise & Marketing and GCSEs in Computer Science and Business Studies. At KS5 we offer A Levels in Business Studies, Economics and Computer Science and Cambridge Technicals in IT.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small but established team and to benefit from working in a vibrant and supportive environment. A position where you will be able to make your own mark and be valued for your skills and qualities.
All applicants are welcome, including NQTs, as a full induction and support programme will be given. Although our preference would be for a full time appointment, consideration will be given to applicants who are seeking a part time or job share appointment.
If you have any questions, would like any further information or would like to arrange an informal visit to the school please contact our Trust HR Team, by emailing Recruitment@faringdonlearningtrust.org , who will put you in contact with the Subject Leader.
An application form and applicants’ pack, giving further details for the above post, can be found on our website: http://www.fccoxon.co.uk.
Please return your completed application form, along with a letter of interest outlining
your suitability for the position, by 9am on Monday 15th March to Recruitment@faringdonlearningtrust.org
Closing date: 9am on Monday 15th March 2021
Faringdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All successful
candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check, and attend safeguarding training as part of their job role.
Attached documents
About Faringdon Community College
Faringdon Community College opened under its current name in 2000, having previously been known as Tollington Secondary Modern School. Located in the town of Faringdon, Oxfordshire, the school provides a co-educational secondary education for students aged 11-18.
In 2012, the school became part of the Faringdon Academy of Schools, alongside seven others. The Faringdon Academy of Schools includes institutions at all stages of children’s education and allows providers in the local area to work more closely together.
Faringdon Community College provides for around 1,500 secondary and sixth-form students.
Headteacher
Phil Bevan
Values and vision
Faringdon Community College considers its ultimate goal to be academic success for pupils. Teachers seek to achieve this by instilling a work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility in students, as well as recognising and harnessing the innate individualism and talents of each young person.
As a part of Faringdon Academy of Schools, the school has strong ties to the local community and seeks to develop connections with local institutions for the benefit of students.
Ofsted report
“There has been a strong focus on raising the quality of teaching and the proportion of good or better lessons is increasing. Most teaching is good and some is outstanding. Excellent relationships between teachers and students, and between students themselves, contribute to a positive atmosphere for learning and there is very good individual support for students in lessons."
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