IT & Computer Science Subject Technical Specialist

We are looking for an energetic and hardworking IT & Computer Science Subject Technical Specialist to start in January 2025.

Our ideal candidate will have a passionate and uncompromising commitment to pupil achievement and be a believer in the potential of young people with the mindset that all young people can experience success. Within the Vocational Curriculum Area, IT/Computer Science follows the KS3 National Curriculum and delivers the Cambridge Nationals and Technicals at KS4 and KS5, with the goal of preparing students for their future careers and inspiring the next generation.

We are looking to appoint a teacher with a passion for IT and Computer Science who can lead, inspire and upskill other teachers, along with having the creativity to develop and expand the current curriculum, in particular in Computer Science, to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our students.

We are committed to the pursuit of excellence and are team players with a strong desire to work collaboratively. The Vocational Curriculum Area has a strong team of new and experienced teachers who are always looking to support each other to continue the success we and our students enjoy.

You will work closely with the Vocational Triad who are dedicated to driving consistency throughout the faculty by improving the teaching and learning and outcomes of each subject. Kingswood Secondary Academy is at the heart of the community, where every child is known, valued, and supported.

About us

Kingswood Secondary Academy has benefited hugely from being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). We are situated in the fantastic town of Corby, Northamptonshire. It is an exciting time for Corby as the town moves forward strongly with mainline access to St Pancras, excellent road links with the A14/M1/A1, beautiful villages and countryside, a substantial new housing development, a new town centre, an Olympic swimming pool, the Corby Cube – the list goes on!

At Kingswood, we have been steadily and sustainably improving and are now proud that our students achieve above-national-average outcomes; indeed, we are in the top third of Northamptonshire schools for the progress our students make. A huge part of this progress has been putting our fantastic staff at the heart of all that we do. We have a long tradition of training and developing our staff, but we are very pleased to be well on in the process of further strengthening and planning a very intentional and high-quality programme of staff development.

We are blessed with very high-quality teaching and learning facilities, including innovatively designed ICT suites, purpose-built laboratories, excellent sporting facilities, a brand-new Restaurant for our Y7 and Y8 students, and a dedicated Sixth Form area, to name but a few! 

The academy is led by the Principal, Matt Gamble, who is dedicated to securing achievement for all pupils and has high expectations of students and staff, encouraging all young people to work hard and make the best of all the opportunities provided.

Come and see for yourself by requesting a Walk and Talk with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Email: jlawson@kingswoodsecondaryacademy.org

In return

Being part of the GAT, you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families, and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to: 

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7 
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round 
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays 
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

For further information, please click here.

Closing date: 16 October 2024.

Interview date: 18 October 2024.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.