Teacher of Ict/Computing - Full-time

Strood Academy, Strood

• Ref:MED887-6905-288T
• Posted:26/10/2021
• Pay:MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + £2,000 join
• Start Date:January 2022
• App Close Date:31/10/2021 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We know that exceptional ICT/Computing Teachers are in high demand which is why we are offering a recruitment and retention bonus of £2,000 for the right candidate (£1,000 payable upon joining, and £1,000 payable after 1 year's service).​

About the role: Strood Academy looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of ICT/Computing to join our thriving department. Currently we deliver the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Computing at Key Stage 3, L2 Digital Information Technology at Key Stage 4 and L3 Information Technology at Key Stage 5. 

Ideally, our successful candidate will have an understanding of vocational courses, along with a desire to contribute across all Key Stages. There are opportunities for the candidate to take on additional responsibility in leading and promoting our KS3 Curriculum. The appointed candidate should have a desire to add value to the department, along with helping to develop and guide the young people in which we teach. 

We are a dynamic department who aspire for strong subject knowledge and the ability to invest in the future of our school community and to model students in becoming valued and respected members of society. We are in a unique position to broaden the curriculum in the near future to provide a wide range of courses and curriculum for students by providing them with choices for further education and employment. ​​​​​​​

The basis of this is role is permanent, offering MPS/UPS based on experience.

Information about the school

Working for Strood Academy: Since opening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in Strood. The improvement in academic performance has been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of our students, and support from parents and our community. Our new buildings in Carnation Road were designed in partnership with Nicholas Hare and built by BAM as our main contractor at a cost of £26m. They opened in September 2012 and have outstanding learning environments and outside play areas as well as fantastic sports facilities. The buildings reflect our educational vision of creating a mature and purposeful educational environment where children of all abilities can learn and thrive.

Our vision is to be an inclusive community where we are all kind, respectful, and resilient in our journey towards excellence. Our students thrive through an enriching and diverse curriculum that offers a global perspective, empowering all to become inquisitive lifelong learners.

Our core values are to be:

Inquisitive Respectful Resilient Kind Our purpose at Strood Academy is to:

nurture students’ aspirations and build resilience within an environment of tolerance, respect and empathy; shape leaders within a global community; develop and celebrate knowledgeable and inquiring minds to promote lifelong learning and; help young people develop into well-educated, considerate and caring citizens. We have a growing roll call of 1400 children, including 200 in Sixth Form. Working in our academy takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but for the right individuals, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience and contribute significantly to personal and professional development.

Why work at Strood Academy?

Our recent OFSTED inspection has confirmed that the academy continues to be judged ‘Good’ and is very strong in many aspects and areas. The full report can be found on our website and I would like to share a quote which reflects the culture and ambition we all have for our students. ‘The principal advocates a culture of high expectations, aspirations and traditional values. Leaders’ high expectations are reflected in the ambitious International Baccalaureate curriculum. This provides a global perspective that encourages pupils to be inquisitive lifelong learners. To read the full report please click here.

Centralised behaviour system and detentions - simple for teachers to follow allowing disruptive-free classrooms. Our commitment to the development of all staff - CPD on Wednesday afternoons and the opportunity to collaborate with staff from other schools in the LAT. Also all staff at Strood receive regular coaching feedback through our on-line platform on-track. Strood academy is easily accessible by A2 and the high speed train can allow for travel into London in less than 30 minutes. We have a common sense approach to workload. All teachers are expected to feedback or live mark. We also work closely as a Trust allowing for centralised resources to be shared across our secondary schools.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lucy White
• Address:Carnation Street, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 717121
• Email: LWhite@stroodacademy.org