Teacher of Computing

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Early Career Teacher support

Staff wellbeing

Enrichment activities

Technology for teaching

Flexible working

On-site catering

Job summary

George Dixon Academy in Birmingham is seeking a Computing teacher to deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, building strong subject knowledge and student progress. You will use technology to enhance learning, contribute to assessment practices, and work within a collaborative team focused on safeguarding and professional development.

The school offers a supportive environment with dedicated Early Career Teacher support and opportunities to lead enrichment activities within the

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Computing and Computer Science.
• Ability to teach Computing across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Knowledge of current curriculum requirements and assessment practices.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons that promote high levels of student progress.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organisation and time management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to use technology effectively to support teaching and learning.
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.

Skills

Strong Computing knowledge

KS3/KS4 Computing teaching

Curriculum and assessment knowledge

Engaging lessons for progress

Excellent communication

Organisational/time management

Safeguarding commitment

Tech-enabled teaching

Professional development

GCSE/AS/A-level experience (desirable)

Cyber security/ Networking awareness

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong subject knowledge in Computing and Computer Science.
• Ability to teach Computing effectively across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Knowledge of current curriculum requirements and assessment practices.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons that promote high levels of student progress.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organisation and time management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to use technology effectively to support teaching and learning.
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience of teaching GCSE Computer Science and/or vocational ICT qualifications.
• Experience of teaching A Level Computing or Computer Science.
• Understanding of cyber security, networking and emerging technologies

What the school offers its staff

Working at George Dixon Academy means becoming part of a supportive and ambitious school community where colleagues are valued, developed and encouraged to excel.

We can offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and highly collaborative staff team committed to excellence.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved students who are eager to learn and achieve.
• A strong culture of professional development, coaching and career progression for teachers at all stages of their careers, including dedicated support for Early Career Teachers.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and maintaining a positive working environment where colleagues are respected and supported.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people in a diverse and vibrant community.
• Access to technology to support teaching and learning.
• Flexible working opportunities (where possible).
• On-site catering facilities or subsidised meals.
• Opportunities to lead or take part in enrichment activities, trips, and extracurricular programmes.

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): Enhanced Disclosure and Barring, medical, online search, 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.