Teacher of Computer Science

Sandwell Academy

Teacher of Computer Science

MPS/UPS

Required from April or September 2025

Phoenix is a multi-cultural 11-19 secondary school, serving 1,965 students in the north of West Bromwich close to the border with Walsall in the West Midlands. Opened in September 2010, as a result of the merger of two local schools, Phoenix has established itself as one of the highest performing schools in the area, an accolade achieved through commitment to continually improving the quality of teaching and learning and the provision of an exciting and dynamic learning experience for students.Over recent years examination results have continued to improve which is reflected in our 2024 value added figure of +0.17 published by the DFE. This is expected to be further enhanced in 2025 with an EBacc cohort now approaching 40%. Phoenix is a school that aspires to turn every child's dream into reality; believes that there is no limit to what can be achieved and succeeds through passion, commitment and determination.We are seeking to appoint a highly talented and innovative, qualified teacher of Computer Science to join our friendly and supportive team. You will have a confident understanding of the curriculum and the ability to inspire excellent learning.We currently offer two pathways at KS4, OCR GCSE Computer Science and Pearson BTEC Tech Awards Digital Information Technology (2022), at KS5 we offer OCR A level Computer Science and Pearson BTEC Level 3 ICT. The department has 5 dedicated ICT suites, which is running the latest Office software and other applications.The ideal candidate will be educated to a degree level in Computer Science or a closely related subject, with a track record of excellent teaching in Computing. Experience in teaching BTEC courses would be advantageous but not essential.As a school we have a fabulous CPD offer to support colleagues at whatever point in their career they are, from our ITT to our senior leaders. We also offer our staff a supportive welfare package including, but not limited to, access to physiotherapy, nurse & doctor appointments and counselling. Phoenix is one of only a few schools nationally to benefit from the government's priority schools building programme and our state-of-the-art facilities are second to none.The students and staff at Phoenix face an exciting future. If you would like to be part of a school that is committed to becoming the very best, and if you can inspire and motivate our students, you could be the person for this role.For more information about working at Phoenix Collegiate, please visit our website https://web/phoenix-collegiateFor more information, and to request an application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays EducationT: E: Closing date: midday on Friday 31st January 2025.The Phoenix Collegiate is committed to the protection and safety of its students. An enhanced DBS will be required before commencement in the post.

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