Computing Teacher

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Job description

Are you passionate about computer science and eager to inspire the next generation of tech innovators? The Rise School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Computer Science Teacher to join our vibrant team.

About Us: At The Rise School, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Our commitment to small class sizes (up to 10 learners) ensures that each learner receives the individual attention they need to excel.

Your Role: As a member of our esteemed faculty, you will play a pivotal role in:

• Planning and delivering high-quality computer science lessons that captivate and motivate learners from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4.
• Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom atmosphere where every learner is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
• Preparing learners for success in their GCSEs, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed for future academic and career endeavors.

The Rise School was opened in September 2014 under the government's free school programme by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust, with the core purpose of preparing learners for the next stages in their lives and for success beyond school. The Rise School Sixth Form opened in September 2019. We place equal priority on academic and social outcomes, with learners gaining both the qualifications and the skill-set to successfully access further education or employment and to be full and active participants in society

All staff at The Rise have access to:

• Perkbox
• On-site physio therapist sessions (10 days per academic year)
• Use of the on-site gym
• Breakfast supplies cereals, breads and spreads
• Fresh Fruit
• Hot beverages (Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate)
• Subsidised school lunch
• Friday foodbank parcels (confidential and staff self-referral)
• Whole staff celebration and thank you events
• Local Staff Forum
• EDI Networks

All staff at The Rise receive:

• Minimum of half termly check in's with your line manager
• High quality, personalised CPD
• Early finish 3:15pm the first and last week of each half term
• Wellbeing Friday planned activities timetabled to increase take up
• Weekly gratitude notes celebrated in staff briefing
• Clear Review feedback

All teaching staff have a minimum of 20% PPA of their weekly timetable.

Closing Date- 25th November

Interview date- 28th November - 3rd December 2024 (multiple interview dates on offer)

Start Date- February 2025 or sooner

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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