Teacher of Computer Science

MERIDIAN TRUST; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)

Mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on benefits

Job summary

Meridian Trust seeks an exceptional Teacher of Computer Science for North Cambridge Academy in Cambridge. The successful candidate will teach across key stages with excellent subject knowledge and the confidence to inspire pupils through technology.

You will collaborate with colleagues to foster creativity, plan engaging lessons, and contribute to curricular and pastoral priorities. QT S and a strong honours degree or equivalent are required, plus a professional, proactive approach and a

Qualifications

• QT S may be required with a strong educational background.
• Evidence of teaching across key stages and high professional standards.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach challenging and engaging Computer Science lessons across all key stages.
• Collaborate with staff to foster creativity through technology.
• Plan lessons with consideration of pupils' prior knowledge and abilities.
• Contribute to both curricular and pastoral responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Curricular & pastoral

Team player

Professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Honours degree or equivalent

Job description

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional, dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Computer Science. The successful candidate will be an accomplished classroom teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the confidence to teach across age ranges. The Teacher of Computer Science will work closely with colleagues to foster creativity through technology, ensuring that students are motivated and challenged through a wide range of opportunities to learn both within and outside of the classroom. The Opportunity

Opportunity

• To teach challenging and enjoyable lessons across all key stages.
• Confidently share new ideas, during staff meetings.
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions.
• Be aware of pupils' capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these.
• Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
• Has Qualified Teacher Status and a good educational background including a good Honours Degree or equivalent.
• Can evidence both curricular and pastoral responsibilities.
• Understands and is committed to teaching standards.
• Has high personal standards in terms of attendance, punctuality and organising workload.
• Has a positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach towards work.
• Has a willingness to undergo further training and development.
• Be a team player, with a 'can do' solution focused attitude
• Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity

About North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy opened in 2013 and since then we are a rapidly improving and expanding secondary school in Cambridge, at the heart of its diverse community, where every child is known, valued and supported. Our school has been categorised as "Good" by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, and to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom., Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays