Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.
John Smeaton Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Curriculum Leader of Computer Science & ICT. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy, to provide strong leadership that results in the Computer Science & ICT Department which provides first class teaching and learning opportunities for both students and staff.
The ideal applicant will have:
* Qualified Teacher Status.
* Successful record of teaching including excellent exam results at KS3 & KS4 or KS5.
* Proven track record in raising standards and achievement.
What we offer you:
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, including:
* Membership to a local government pension scheme.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
* Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
* £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About us:
On 1 September 2021 John Smeaton Academy joined The GORSE Academies Trust, an organisation renowned for excellence in education. The trust has a nationally recognised track record of transforming inadequate schools and making them great again, or for the first time in their history. Consequently, this role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for any candidate who is eager to be a part of an organisation that seeks to secure the very highest educational standard for every student. We are determined to ensure students at John Smeaton Academy are inspired to 'Secure the Gift of Choice' and we expect any successful candidate to be passionate and tenacious in their quest for all round academic and pastoral excellence. As part of our exceptional work to date, Ofsted recognised that our academy is 'Good' in all areas in April/May 2024.
A unique opportunity to be part of an academy that is a Beacon for its community!
If you would like to know more about John Smeaton Academy, please visit our website at John Smeaton Academy.
How to Apply:
If you're as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from this page, by email to [email protected] or by telephone on 0113 8313900.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr