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Required for September 2017, a dynamic, well-qualified and committed teacher to join our ICT and Computing department.
The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College is a school where students achieve well and are part of a strong, caring community. Our school's ambition was recognised by Ofsted in May 2016 when it was stated that, "School leaders are ambitious. They want the school to become outstanding and they are doing the right things to achieve this."
In 2016 52% of students achieved 5 or more A* to C grades (including English and Mathematics. IT results for 2016 were significantly above national average with 79% of students achieving A*to C in GCSE ICT and 100% of student achieving A* to C equivalent in the BTEC First Award in Information and Creative Technology. At Key Stage 5 this success was replicated with results in the top 10% of schools for the BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma and Diploma qualifications.
The ICT/Computing Department consists of four full time teachers, all with their own dedicated teaching space.
We are looking to appoint a teacher of Computer Science to work within a strong and innovative ICT/Computing department within Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Currently the school offers a Level 2 BTEC ICT course, GCSE Computer Science and GCSE ICT. At Key Stage 5 we offer A Level ICT, Cambridge Technical in IT and are introducing A Level Computer Science from September 2017. As a Technology College we have invested heavily in ICT across the school and the department is housed in excellent facilities. This post would be an excellent opportunity for an NQT or an experienced teacher.
We are keen to appoint dedicated staff who are eager to support our students to achieve in all aspects of their school life and who want to be key contributors to our school's success. We welcome applications from teachers at any stage of their careers, including NQTs.
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this please contact Ann Pullin, PA to the Headteacher on 01268 474485 or via email on recruitemnt@bromfords.essex.sch.uk
A recruitment package, including financial assistance and benefits, is available.
Information about the School
Our school is making rapid progress since its inspection in November 2022. A recent review by the Local Authority commented on the ‘sea change’ noted in students’ behaviour and the culture and ethos of the school. Our 2023 outcomes were the best set of Key Stage 4 results achieved by Year 11 students since 2016. Our Year 7 intake continues to be oversubscribed, with a waiting list.
Our school is a strong, caring community underpinned by our three core values of achieve, enrich and prepare. Our school’s culture is focused on the principles of high expectations and aspirations for all members of our community; actions and conversations, however difficult, are always underpinned by kindness; that we communicate and share success; that we value each other’s views and opinions; decisions are evidence based and student centred.
Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory medical checks and 2 satisfactory references.
About the Trust
We are a small Multi Academy Trust based in the South-East of Essex and currently manage four local secondary schools. Each school within our Trust is a place where we believe in the power of education to transform lives.
Our philosophy is centred around the belief that schools can achieve better educational outcomes for students by working together as a collective entity. The Compass Trust is founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, with the aim of providing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables schools to flourish and students to succeed.
Additional Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to the following benefits (*Subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
• Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under
• Annual onsite flu vaccination programme
• Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays
• Discounted Tastecard subscription
• A Wellbeing week every half term (this includes no afterschool meetings)
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact Ann Pullin, PA to the Headteacher on 01268 627848 or via email to recruitment@bromfords.essex.sch.uk
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.