What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and committed teacher who will participate fully in the teaching and development of IT and Business Studies within the school. You will be innovative and inspiring, and will teach across the full age and ability range.
GCSE Computer Science is taught at Key Stage 4, IT is taught at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, with Business Studies being taught only at Key Stage 5.
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We welcome applications from NQTs/ECTs.
We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this post.
What the school offers its staff
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Further details about the role
The Computing Department at Millom School is a forward thinking and supportive team with a desire to raise standards and computing related aspirations across the whole school.
Dedicated computer suites offer modern technology including Windows 11 PCs, and a powerful AR/VR machine.
Excellent use is made of objective data to set demanding targets, monitor progress, and intervene in a timely and effective manner where necessary. A range of resources allow staff to employ a variety of teaching and learning styles.
Personnel
The successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Department, who prides himself on his approachability and supportiveness. The department aims to ensure that all members of the team harbour a determination to make the department a leader in its field.
Departmental Organisation
All KS3 lessons are taught in mixed ability groups. Bespoke lesson booklets have been created by the HoD to form the basis of lesson content, and are created in line with the drivers for learning identified by the Education Endowment Foundation. The booklets allow for the students to record their learning, receive and respond to timely feedback, and expand their technical vocabulary.
At the end of Year 9, students are presented with the choice of pursuing a GCSE in Computer Science (J277), or Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in IT (J836).
The Sixth Form will study the new Level 3 Information Technology BTEC AAQ.
Commitment to safeguarding
Millom School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.