Computer Science Teacher

Wixams Academy are recruiting for a computer science teacher to join our growing school! Wixams Academy is a comprehensive Academy serving circa (in September 2023) 950 pupils including 120 pupils in the Sixth Form. We opened in 2017 with only 80 students and continue to grow annually to 1750 students and 200 staff by 2030. The Academy has been popular and oversubscribed since opening and we have low staff turnover. The Academy is located one mile south of Bedford town centre and has a mixed community, with broadly national composition. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Academy for a well-qualified, talented, passionate teacher of Computing. We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational teacher with excellent subject knowledge to join our Computing department. The ideal candidate will have the experience or ability to deliver a range of Computing courses, including Computer Science GCSE. You will be required to teach across the age and ability range through year 7 to year 13. You will be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in students’ learning, work and conduct. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS clearance check, Prohibition from Teaching Checks and a Section 128 Direction Check (if applicable). KST is committed to the safeguarding of the children and young people in our care and actively promotes their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. KST is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups. Wixams Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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