Computer Science Teacher Training

Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Starting: September 2024

Bursaries and scholarships from: £10,000 – £30,000 (applies to eligible trainees starting September 2024)

Closing date: Rolling recruitment process until training places are full, early applications are strongly advised 

About the role: 

You will be training to be a Computer Science teacher - this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in your subject.

In this role, you will engage in rigorous and continuous professional development to exceed the minimum level of practice expected of teachers as defined in the Teachers’ Standards. You will be able to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct, and be a role-model, positively impacting the academy more widely. 

About Ark: 

Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. By working in our network at one of our 39 schools, you will be directly making a positive impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching and thoughtful consideration of all backgrounds and needs, making educational equity a reality.

About Ark Teacher Training: 

Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is a school-based programme offering the perfect mixture of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be. Our training is comprehensive and practical; you will be able to achieve your QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) all in one year. Our programme is rated as outstanding in all categories by Ofsted and is incredibly supportive and bespoke, meaning you can progress at your own pace. 

To learn more about how our programme works and what support is available to our trainees, view the full job description here

Locations: London, Birmingham, Portsmouth, Hastings (full list of Ark Schools here )

We currently have Computer Science spaces remaining in the following schools:

• Ark King's Academy
• Ark Academy, Ark John Keats Academy, Ark Burlington Danes Academy, Ark Elvin Academy, Ark Isaac Newton Academy
• Ark Bolingbroke Academy, Ark Evelyn Grace Academy, Ark Greenwich Academy, Ark Walworth Academy
• Ark Alexandra Academy, Ark Charter Academy

Key requirements:

• Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English GCSE (or equivalent)
• Hold an undergraduate bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) prior to beginning your teacher training (i.e. you will hold your degree by 31 July 2024 latest)
• Degree and/or A level in the subject you want to teach (or a closely related subject) 
• Evidence of a commitment to working with young people
• Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
• Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
• Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year (August 2024 through August 2025 minimum)

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Salary

£21.11k - £26.47k per annum