Teacher of Computer Science
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: January or Easter 2025
Apply by: 15 November 2024
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our forward looking, ambitious and happy school as a full-time permanent Teacher of Computer Science from January or Easter 2025. We are looking to appoint someone who believes passionately about making a difference to the lives of every student and who does so with integrity, humility and relentless positivity.The successful candidate must be able to teach Computer Science at all Key Stages, including A Level.
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.We are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a thriving school with passionate and enthusiastic students who are dedicated to their learning and as part of committed and supportive staff. This is a fabulous community which is full of character; proud of our history and tradition whilst being forward thinking and creative.
Staff and students thrive on extremely positive relationships underpinned by our expectations that everyone in our community should strive to be their best. We are committed to excellent teaching and learning in an environment where students relish the opportunities they are given to master the subjects they are studying, are willing to take risks and enjoy the intellectual challenges this brings.
We develop staff and students who have the desire and courage, combined with the emotional, intellectual and practical capacities to change the world in ways that might be great or small but are always for the better. We are a happy and caring school which values and takes pride in diversity and celebrates individuality.
If our vision, ethos and ambition match your own philosophy, please download the job description, information for applicants and person specification from our website to find out more about the role and the school and how you can fit with our vision and values.Visits are welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Head’s PA, Mrs S Harvey.
In order to submit an application, please complete the Academy Trust application form including the names and addresses of two referees, to the Headteacher, Mr D Goodwin.CVs will not be accepted.
Please also use the statement section of the application form to explain the ways in which your experience to date has helped to prepare you for this role and how you would seek to contribute through this role to our vision and ambition.
King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Closing Date: 22 October 2024 @ 09:00Interviews: 14 or 25 October 2024
Previous applicants need not apply.How to Apply
A full job description and an application pack
for this post, can be found at: https://kingedwardvi.bham.sch.uk/vacancies/or can be obtained from: King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls
Rose Hill RoadHandsworth
Birmingham
B21 9AR
Tel: 0121 554 2342
Email:
vacancy@kingedwardvi.bham.sch.uk
King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051
About King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls
King Edward VI Handsworth School for GirlsRose Hill Road, Birmingham
West Midlands
B21 9AR
United Kingdom
+44 121 5542342
King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls is a secondary grammar school in Birmingham, operating under the Schools of King Edward VI MAT in Birmingham. Since 2011, King Edward VI Handsworth School has held academy status. There are 1287 pupils aged 11-18 on the school roll, 350 of whom are in the sixth form.
The school was founded in 1911 by the merger of three pre-existing schools. Designed by architect PB Chatwin, King Edward VI Handsworth School then cost the very high figure of £50,000 to build.Extensive renovations have been undertaken on the grammar school’s historic buildings, while new facilities include a library, science building, state-of-the-art sports hall along with a new dining room and Gym facility. A neighbouring church has been transformed into its music centre.
The long-running school magazine is known as The Beacon.
Interim Headmistress
Miss C Berry
Values and vision
We are committed to the nurture and development of all those who learn here and seek to inspire all to be their best. We embrace the transformative power of education and value a love of learning and intellectual curiosity. We support all within the school to find, develop and enjoy their interests and passions.Our school offers vibrant extracurricular opportunities and participation is both valued and celebrated. We are a happy and caring school which values and takes pride in diversity and celebrates individuality.
We offer a broad curriculum where academic rigour is enjoyed. We are committed to excellent teaching and learning in an environment where students relish the opportunities they are given to master the subjects they are studying, are willing to take risks and enjoy the intellectual challenges this brings.
This is a school which is proud of its history and tradition whilst simultaneously developing staff and students who are forward thinking, outward facing and willing to rise to a challenge.We develop staff and students who have the desire and courage, combined with the emotional, intellectual and practical capacities to change the world in ways that might be great or small but are always for the better. Our ideals are firmly grounded in honesty and integrity.
Our purpose is developing students with empathy, understanding and appreciation for other views and opinions. We support the girls to develop friendships which will last long beyond their time here and empower them to grow into independent, strong women who are equipped with the flexibility and moral courage to deal with the challenges of the modern world.
Ofsted report
“Almost all students make expected progress in both English and mathematics and a very high proportion make more than expected progress in these subjects compared to national figures. There is no significant difference between the rates of progress of students from different ethnic backgrounds.”
View King Edward VI Handsworth School’s latest Ofsted report