Teacher of Computer Science
Who we are:
LIBERTY TRUST is a small but growing Academy Trust of 3 special schools who are all committed to enhancing the educational experience of all autistic children and young people.
About the school:
We are a forward-thinking Autism Specific Specialist Free School.
The LIBERTY TRUST is in partnership with Lambeth Local Authority established a special free school (Vanguard School) for autistic pupils. The school opened in January 2020 in fantastic purpose-built facilities. Vanguard school is an extremely popular 11-19 school looking to build a strong reputation and foster local links.
All LIBERTY TRUST schools follow our Quality of life (QoL) Framework. Our QoL framework is built on out trust’s position that parents and young people need to be full participants in decision making and that we should be working together to support autistic young people to live the lives they want as they move towards adulthood.
LIBERTY TRUST currently includes two other free schools, Church Lawton School and Thames Valley School. The school works to maximise standards, curriculum offer, training and employment opportunities. This role will enable you to influence and contribute to the future of the LIBERTY TRUST schools.
Who we are looking for:
A motivated and inspiring teacher who is a specialist in Computer Science and will be able to teach this to students of all abilities through Key Stages 3 and 4. Each of our students has a diagnosis of autism and an EHCP.
You will be developing and implementing an ambitious and challenging ICT curriculum that will suit the needs of our students.
Would you love to work in an innovative, caring school?
Are you looking for a post that will be exciting, professionally demanding, stimulating and rewarding in (usually) equal measures?
Do you have a sense of humour? Are you naturally resilient and a team player who can work collaboratively in a multi professional team?
If you have genuine passion and enthusiasm for making a difference and can deliver engaging lessons contributing to the achievement of standards in Computer Science, at Key Stages 3 and 4, we want to hear from you.
You will be required to:
Deliver the highest level of education and experiences to ensure the best life chances become a sustainable reality for every young person (on an individual needs led basis).
Create a safe, positive and structured environment in which every young person is respected and encouraged to achieve independence (through academic, employment and personal skills development).
Promote both the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to enhance motivation and morale, developing purposeful relationships with our students.
Embrace the changing landscape in specialist education and support the development and operational management of the school.
What we can offer:
- Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan)
- Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme
Applications for this role are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role, but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
Vanguards School/Liberty Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
The school is accepting applications until the position is filled. The school reserves the right to close the vacancy without notice when the position is filled.