Teacher of A level Computer Science (& Mathematics)

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Leeds is seeking a teacher dedicated to inspiring students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Candidates must have a strong honours degree in Computer Science or Mathematics and demonstrate a commitment to educational development. The position offers professional support, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for career progression within the trust. Join us in creating a positive impact for young people in the community.

Benefits

Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at major retailers

£2k Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a trainee teacher or a qualified teacher.
• Passionate about education for disadvantaged students.
• Ability to apply educational theories in practice.

Skills

Experience teaching KS3, 4 or 5

Strong examination results

Knowledge of current educational developments

Ability to implement vision

Education

Strong honours degree in Computer Science or Mathematics

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Potential applicants should be:

• a trainee teacher who is successfully completing placement(s) teaching in KS3, 4 or 5 (applicants currently in training)
• a colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS3, 4 or 5 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status)

Applicants should have:

• A strong honours degree in Computer Science, or in a subject containing a considerable amount of Pure Mathematics.
• Passionate commitment to the power of education to ‘change the deal’ for disadvantaged students.
• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education, including the effective use of the Pupil Premium and/or the 16-19 Bursary Award.
• The ability to put vision into practice.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.