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Purfleet Primary Academy
CLASS TEACHER WITH TLR2 FOR LEADING COMPUTING
For September 2018
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking teacher to lead on all aspects of computing at this exciting time for our school.
As Computing Lead you will:
· have responsibility for ensuring that the computing curriculum is fully embedded across the school as well as the cross-curricular use of technology to enhance learning.
· ensure that provision, standards and achievement in the subject are at least good and aspire to make them outstanding.
· develop and embed the school's VLE, through the website.
· develop the school's use of social media and further develop the school website to ensure it is current, vibrant and Ofsted compliant.
· develop and deliver a plan to enhance access to technology across the school and to ensure a rolling programme of replacement and upgrade.
· liaise with other members of school staff and outside providers to ensure high quality provision.
The successful candidate will have:
· at least consistently good classroom practice
experience of the effective leadership and management of a curriculum area: computing would be an advantage
evidence of a commitment to the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning
effective communication skills both orally and in writing
good interpersonal and people management skills: able to inspire, motivate and lead
by example.
We can offer:
the opportunity to be part of a team that is ambitious for our pupils and taking our school forward rapidly on its exciting journey.
the opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a supportive team of hardworking and motivated colleagues.
an unrivalled programme of professional development opportunities within a pioneering & values-driven family of schools.
If you are interested in joining us, we are keen to meet you!
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs L Sharpe to make an appointment. Purfleet Primary Academy is conveniently located close to the M25 and other major transport links.
For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs L Sharpe, Purfleet Primary Academy, Tank Lane, Purfleet, Essex. RM19 1TA. Tel: 01375 659900.
Email: admin@purfleetprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Monday 25th June 2018
Interviews: Friday 29th June 2018
Purfleet Primary Academy is a member of the REAch2 Academy Trust, a national family of primary academies committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils, whatever their background or circumstance. For more information on REAch2 visit www.reach2.org
Information about the School
This is a very exciting time to be part of Purfleet Primary Academy. Standards are rising, pupil numbers are increasing and we are now a fully three form entry school.
Our Headteacher took up post in October 2018, and heads an enthusiastic and committed school leadership team who are leading the drive to raise standards. We are a friendly and supportive school where the children come first and everyone works hard to improve outcomes for all. Our children are encouraged to be the best they can be at all times and their safety and well-being is, of course, paramount. If you want to join a school where all staff believe that no child's past or present circumstances should determine their future, why not come and join us?