Trainee Computing Teacher

Location: Ark Walworth Academy, Shorncliffe Road, London SE1 5UJ

Salaries from: £25,017 – £26,471

Bursaries and scholarships: £28,000 - £30,000 (applies to eligible trainees starting September 2024).

Closing date: Rolling recruitment process, early applications are strongly advised.

Starting: September 2024.

About Ark Walworth Academy:

At Ark Walworth Academy, we seek to provide academic excellence and superb pastoral care for everyone in our school community. To that end, you'll find the team here dedicated to securing the best possible progress for students, placing our children at the heart of all decisions, and recognising their success.

The Walworth community is a thriving and exciting one in the heart of London. We are proud of the diversity of opportunity such a rich community offers both inside and outside of the classroom; and both in terms of academic pathways and enrichment opportunities. We seek to maximise this everyone in our Walworth Academy family of learners.

About the role:

You will be training to be a Computing Teacher - this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Computing across KS3 and KS4.

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. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – but why should this be the accepted status quo? 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. Because we believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves to have access to a great education, we work mainly in communities of lower income with a history of academic underachievement. We are very proud to have received our second consecutive ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all categories! There are only a few ITTs in the UK that can say the same.

When you train with ATT, you’ll be based in one of our schools from day one, spending the whole academic year watching your students develop each day. 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 also incredibly supportive and bespoke, meaning you can progress at your own pace.

Key responsibilities:

To engage in daily professional development activities

To plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest possible standard that ensure learning and progress of all pupils

To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps pupils to develop as learners

To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school

To contribute to the effective working of the school

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 Computer Science/Computing 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

An aptitude for teaching

Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year (August 2024 through August 2025 minimum)

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

Diversity and Inclusion:

Our programme places heavy emphasis on diversity both within recruitment of our trainees and within the training. It’s incredibly important that pupils have a rich and diverse teaching body to learn from; they’re able to see themselves in positions of leadership and authority, while their perceptions and world-views are broadened. Read more here.

How to Apply:

Applications can be made directly through our website here. If you’re applying through the DfE, please see our subjects here to ensure you apply for the correct route.

For more updates and information, keep an eye on our training hub where you can access webinars, articles, and more to help you prepare for teacher training. You can also follow us on X @ArkTTonline, find us on LinkedIn and like us on Facebook.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Please click here to learn more.