Consett Academy Candidate Information Pack Teacher of ...

Consett Academy Candidate Information Pack

Teacher of Computer Science

New College Durham Academies Trust was established in 2011 and over subsequent years has

developed to ensure that our Academies have a strong basis on which to deliver high

quality education to the young people they serve.

The Trust now operate two large Academies in the north part of Durham, Consett Academy and

North Durham Academy at Stanley. Our Academies are at the heart of their local communities

and strive to deliver on our founding principles of Inclusion, Progression and Excellence;

The principle of Inclusion provides opportunities for students of all abilities, aspirations and

backgrounds and involving staff, governors, students and the wider community in

determining the direction of our Academy. Our curriculum is broad and challenging, with

the academic success of students at the heart of what we do.

To encourage Progression, the Academy provides effective advice and guidance. This

enables learners to make informed and appropriate decisions for future study and

employment, encouraging them to take on new challenges and reach higher levels of

achievement.

The focus on Excellence underpins all we do whether in learning areas; working in the

community of governing and leading the Academy.

Our Mission is to establish and manage a family of Academies where inclusive principles and

academic excellence enables all students to learn within an environment of respect for

themselves and others.

Our Aims are:

• To ensure our Academies are centres of excellence with a focus on the nurture and

achievement of all their members;

• To promote mutual support, encouragement and benefit between our academies;

• To develop, as the core foundation of academic achievement, a strong culture of

professional development amongst our staff;

• To celebrate and maintain the unique identity of communities we serve with each

Academy/School at the heart of its community;

• To recognise and enable all those who often remain invisible, through ethnic or cultural

disadvantage, or through disability or poverty to achieve their full potential.

New College Durham Academies Trust

It has been my privilege to be the Executive Principal of Consett Academy since it opened its doors in

January 2012. It is the best job in the world. Our young people never cease to amaze me by their

creativity, sense of intrigue, compassion and capacity to make me laugh! It is simply a remarkable

academy. All who study and work here find inspiration from the stewardship of such an iconic building

and, in turn, seek to inspire excellence and fulfil potential for all associated with it.

Our abiding passion is for all students to be nurtured as uniquely talented individuals, finding fulfilment

through their learning and the development of their intellectual, creative, physical and emotional

capabilities.

We aim for our students to develop moral integrity and become responsible global citizens. We aim to instil

values in our students such as compassion, tolerance and resilience. We therefore encourage them to

develop a strong sense of responsibility towards each other and to those beyond their immediate

community.

The pursuit of academic excellence is crucially important,

but the learning experience for Consett students is not

confined to the classroom. We are fully committed to the

idea of an all-round education where personal

development is valued as well as examination success.

Learning is at the heart of everything that we do and, from

the moment students arrive in Year 7, they are encouraged

to think critically about the world in which they live, to be

innovative in their thinking, responsive to each other’s needs

and to express their ideas in a range of imaginative ways.

The Academy is well served by a team of highly committed

teachers and support staff, who frequently ‘go the extra

mile’, working in partnership with the Trust Directors,

Governors and parents to provide the very best possible

education. There is a real vitality here and a strong sense of community; students and staff are proud of

their Academy.

Consett Academy students develop their confidence and skills to become well-rounded young adults,

ready to take their place in society. By being a part of Consett history they develop a sense of heritage

and, by looking forward and preparing for their very different and exciting futures, they develop a sense of

destiny too.

We are proud of our students and if you take the opportunity to come and meet us all, as I sincerely hope

you will, we believe you will see why.

I look forward to reading your application.

Yours sincerely

Kevin Reynolds

Executive Principal

A message from our Executive Principal

A place designed to inspire your career

Our Academy campus, is a visionary project to build an iconic, flexible, learning environment and a

thriving heart to the local community.

Based on the three key concepts of inspiration, creativity and innovation, an environment will be

created that allows each student to excel, whether in academic endeavours, work-centred learning,

sport or the arts.

We have shaped contemporary learning areas, supported by modern learning technologies and we use

a range of digital technologies, offer bespoke science laboratories/studios, technical areas and a

cutting edge design and research area to enhance the curriculum experience for all our students.

What you can expect

We strive to ensure that our Academies are an outward facing inspirational learning hub that allows all

students and colleagues to achieve all that they can; have an ethos that ignites a passion for learning,

discovery and creativity and nurtures a moral code and self-worth that stays with our young people all

their lives.

All our staff have access to an extensive array of professional development opportunities, we ensure our

CPD is bespoke to the individual and we work hard to make sure everyone feels like they are being

stretched and improving.

We look to create leadership and development opportunities that shape the potential of everyone of

our staff, educational and support, these include:

• A comprehensive professional development programme in each of our Academies that meets your

individual needs;

• Career progression opportunities through from NQT, to middle management, to senior leadership

roles;

• The opportunity to work collaboratively to share best practice and expertise with colleagues across

the Trust and beyond;

• A data-rich organisation, developing use of data at all levels to enhance individual teacher

knowledge and drive whole school improvements;

• Appraisal which focuses on developing your skills and rewarding success.

We also offer a range of other benefits to all our staff to support your hard work and to make your

working life easier to manage:

• State of the art facilities at both Academies;

• Competitive salary;

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme;

• Reduced Gym membership;

• Cycle to Work Scheme and other Employee Benefit packages;

• Online health and wellbeing scheme, including discount directory;

• Employee Assistant Provision.

Our current opportunity - Teacher of Computer Science

About the role

We currently have a vacancy for a Teacher of Computer Science to join

our hardworking and ambitious Technology and Vocational Directorate.

The Technology and Vocational Directorate currently consists of 10

members of staff, covering a wide range if subjects, with a mixture of

experienced teachers including 2 dedicated curriculum support workers.

Some members of the Directorate have other responsibilities in School.

We encourage CPD to improve pedagogy amongst staff and like to share best practice. Staff are

encouraged to discuss subject and teaching both informally and in departmental meetings

Our performance management system has been designed to ensure all staff contribute to the best of

their ability and their quality of teaching has a positive impact on our young people.

The role would be well suited to a Teacher with a good interest in Computer Science and I.T and

developing a love of the subject with students to prepare them for life after school. The successful

candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to whole school debate and improvement.

What we are looking for

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent practice, whilst simultaneously driving

forward continuous improvement in student outcomes at all levels. Applicants will have high aspirations,

with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to teach KS3, KS4 and preferably KS5 to able students

that make excellent progress.

As well as excellent communication skills, you must have high expectations of students. You will

consistently model excellent practice and have student achievement and progress at the forefront of

your practice.

If you want an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant school in a modern teaching environment that

makes a difference to our young people’s lives– we want to hear from you.

Timeline

Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 17th March 2021

Assessment and interview: Week commencing 22nd March 2021

Commencement: September 2021

To download an application pack, including job description, person specification and application form,

please visit www.consett-academy.org.uk/vacancies

For more information on the role and/or to arrange a visit, please email [email protected] . Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the

application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies

will not be accepted.

Applicants should assume they have been unsuccessful if we have not contacted them within 28 days of

the post-closing.

New College Durham Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable

adults and will undertake the appropriate employment checks to meet this commitment.

Consett Academy

Ashdale Road

Consett

County Durham

DH8 6LZ

T: (01207) 507 001

E: [email protected]

W: www.consett-academy.org.uk