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Job description
Job Title: Teacher of Information Technology (0.40)
Location: Church Lawton School
Salary: Main Scale; MS1 to MS6, FTE £28,000 to £38,810 plus SEN Allowance of FTE £2,384 (Actual Pro Rata Salary for 0.40 is £11,200 to £15,524 plus SEN Allowance of £953.60)
Contract: Permanent (14.80 hours per week)
Closing date: 7th July 2023 at 9.00am
Start date pending vetting checks/references: 1st September 2023
School Visit: Visits to the school can be arranged please contact the school reception.
We adhere to all the necessary safeguarding checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, including checking ID documents on all site visits (entry will not be allowed without this), all pre-employment vetting checks must include; references from previous employers and an enhanced DBS with barred list check. Dependent on role, a section 128 check and a check on the Teaching Regulation Agency will also be required. Social Media checks are also conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
Church Lawton is an Autism Specific Specialist Free School seeking a part time Teacher of Information Technology. This is a great and exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team and be part of the school’s journey in establishing excellence in the education of autistic pupils.
Every child is entitled to an education and every child deserves the best possible developmental opportunities so that they learn more and do more, preparing themselves for life after school. Our autistic pupils learn in happy and safe environments that are able to support their individual needs as autistic learners.
As a Teacher of Information Technology, you will work across the Secondary Department within the school and will have experience of teaching KS3 and KS4 students to at least GCSE level. Knowledge of Programmes of Study in Functional Skills and BTEC would be advantageous.
The Liberty Academy Trust currently includes two other free schools, Thames Valley School & Vanguard School. The school works to maximise the standards, curriculum offer, training and employment opportunities.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual who will have a wide range of skills and experience, who is looking to work in an ambitious and rewarding environment.
You will:
- Have high expectations of pupils regarding achievement and behaviour
- Have good team skills with self-motivation and the ability to inspire others
- Have an approachable and caring nature
- Have a passion for teaching and working with students and the ability to drive them to be outstanding
- Have the enthusiasm to ensure that students get the education which they rightly deserve
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with all staff, students and parents
- Raise aspirations, expectations and achievement of all students regardless of ability
- Be willing to go the extra mile to up keep the Church Lawton values
- Have a good understanding of assessing progress of students within a specialist SEN environment
- Be committed to the safeguarding of students
- Have QTS or QTLS status as appropriate
Hours of work:
Normal hours may be varied to meet the changing needs of the school. There may be occasions when additional hours are necessary to meet specific or special requirements.
What we can offer you In addition to a competitive salary, the following benefits are offered:
- Cycle scheme.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme - a confidential support programme designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems.
- Headspace membership - Headspace is a global leader in mindfulness and meditation through its app and online content.
- Occupational sick pay.
- A range of discounts from hundreds of retailers, accessible from mobile phones or using reloadable discount cards – the average user saves £565 per year.
- Salary Finance - Our charity partner offers Salary Finance loans as a financial wellbeing benefit for our staff.
- Eyecare vouchers – employees who need glasses to use computer screens.
- Pension.
How to apply
To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply Now' button and complete the online application form in full (please note CVs will not be accepted)
When completing the supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and highlight any information that shows your suitability for the role
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome.
FTE £28,000 to £38,810 plus SEN Allowance
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