Salary: MPR/UPR plus TLR 2E
About the role:
We are looking for an energetic and hardworking IT & Computer Science Subject Technical Specialist to start January 2025.
Our ideal candidate will have a passionate and uncompromising commitment to pupil achievement and be a believer in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all young people can experience success. Within the Vocational Curriculum Area, IT/Computer Science follows the KS3 National curriculum and delivers the Cambridge Nationals and Technicals at KS4 and KS5, with the goal of preparing students in their future careers and inspiring the next generation.
We are looking to appoint a teacher with a passion in IT and Computer Science who can, lead, inspire and upskill other teachers; along with the creativity to develop and expand the current curriculum, in particular in Computer Science, to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our students.
We are committed to the pursuit of excellence and are team players with a strong desire to work collaboratively. The Vocational Curriculum Area has a strong team of new and experienced teachers who are always looking to support each other to continue the success we and our students enjoy.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Vocational Triad who are dedicated to driving consistency throughout the faculty by improving the teaching and learning and outcomes of each subject. Kingswood Secondary Academy is at heart of the community where every child is known, valued, and supported.
We warmly welcome potential candidates to come on what we refer to as a ‘Walk and Talk’. This usually takes less than an hour, can be during the academy day or after school has finished. We find this provides a great opportunity for candidates to get a really good insight into Kingswood, prior to submitting an application. Please email jlawson@kingswoodsecondaryacademy.org if you would like to come in for a ‘Walk and Talk’.
Due to the impending October resignation deadline, we have a closing date of Wednesday 16th October, and will be inviting candidates to interview on Friday 18th October.
About us:
The Kingswood Secondary Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is situated in Corby and hosts exceptional teaching facilities, including innovatively designed ICT suites and purpose built laboratories, to name a few. The academy is led by the Principal who is committed and dedicated to securing achievement for all pupils and has high expectations of pupils and staff; encouraging all young people to work hard and make the best of all the opportunities provided.
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.