Teacher of Ict/Computing - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-430T
• Posted:31/03/2022
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:23/05/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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As a result of Cornwallis Academy’s increasing popularity and excellent reputation in the local community, we are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of ICT/Computing with a second subject (desirable not essential) on a full time permanent basis. 

We pride ourselves on being innovative, cutting edge and look for staff who extol these qualities. Consequently, we are looking to recruit innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic people who are willing to engage in changing the face of education.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching Computing to join our developing and flourishing department. The right candidate needs to be able to teach Computing at KS3 and Creative iMedia at KS4. The ability to teach Computer Science at KS4 would also be advantageous. We run a KS5 course in Digital Media so any experience in this is also welcome. You will need to be able to inspire our young people to develop their skills in this subject area at KS3, KS4 and KS5. If you are looking to become part of a friendly, hardworking and supportive department, dedicated to raising standards of achievement, we wish to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be a creative and inspiring Teacher of ICT/Computing who:

• Will raise achievement and deliver excellent academic outcomes
• Can model excellence in the classroom
• Has the training skills and experience to make a significant impact on the quality of teaching and learning
• Has the initiative, energy and enthusiasm to enhance community and external performance opportunities
• Is able to evaluate and improve their impact and effectiveness
• Will provide an active link with other key colleagues to support the research, development, innovation and evaluation of teaching & learning across the school
• Ability to teach across all Key Stages
• Have experience using Microsoft and Windows devices 
• Will have Qualified Teacher Status
• Will have the ability to teach across KS3 and KS4 Experience of teaching KS5 is desirable.
• Will possess recent, relevant teaching experience

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary schools, one Primary school, and one Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An incredibly well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email officecornwallis@futureschoolstrust.com and arrange a visit.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools 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. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: kellyanne.eagle@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teacher Job Description and Person Specification