Teacher of Computing
St Alban's Catholic High School
Suffolk
- New
- Salary:
- MPR /UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 8 November 2024
Job overview
Required from January 2025 Full Time
The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Computing department. We are looking for someone who can inspire engagement in the classroom and capture the enthusiasm pupils have for learning Computing. The successful applicant will be highly motivated to inspire pupils at all levels from ages 11-16.
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualities to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly department:
· Be confident at teaching computing at KS3 (Y7,8&9)
· Show willingness to expanding their knowledge through CPD opportunities to enable them to confidently be able to deliver GCSE computer science from KS3 up to KS4
· Show willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the subject and contribute to the planning of the subject (but mainly focused on the classes they teach)
· Be willing to learn different software packages as and when required by the curriculum within the department
· Show the ability and willingness to teach KS3 Mathematics as an additional subject
· Show the ability to work well collaboratively with colleagues
St Alban’s is a successful oversubscribed school. We strive to provide an excellent education for our students within a caring Christian community where all are respected, valued and supported to achieve their potential. Candidates need to be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school and to develop an understanding of teaching in a Catholic setting; however, they do not need to be Catholic themselves.
Visits to the school by potential applicants are welcomed. Please telephone Lisa Gittins EA to Headteacher, on 01473 726178 ex 231 to arrange. For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Matt Baker, Headteacher.
All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, evidence of Right to Work in the UK and satisfactory completion of all other pre-employment checks.
Closing Date: 12pm Thursday 8th November 2024
Interviews: TBC
Please note: An early application is advised. Applications are considered on receipt and interviews may be arranged as soon as mutually convenient.
About St Alban's Catholic High School
St Alban’s Catholic High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form with academy status located in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is the only Catholic High School in the Ipswich area and religious education forms part of the core curriculum.
The School premises have been improved in recent years with the addition of a new sixth form block and library and the refurbishment of some existing facilities.
Headteacher
Matt Baker
Values and vision
St Alban’s Catholic ethos demands that a focus on enriching the spirituality of its pupils. The school motto “Domine ut Serviam” translates to “Lord, that I may serve” and this pledge lies s at the heart of its approach to teaching and learning. By coupling this with a commitment to learning, respecting and caring, pupils are supported to grow academically, socially and in their faith.
The school takes a holistic approach to its pupils, aiming to help them develop into rounded, balanced individuals who can empathise with others. It works to equip them with the skills to participate fully in their communities, with the strength and purpose to lead by their example.
Ofsted
“Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a strength. Tangible links are in place with schools in other countries to develop project work around moral and social themes. The strong focus on ethical and moral issues in personal, social and health education lessons is reinforced effectively in assemblies. Support for students is well-developed.”
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