Computing Co-ordinator

Required for 2015 an innovative, enthusiastic and dynamic Computing Co-ordinator initially to be responsible for redesigning the KS3 curriculum, as we move from ICT to Computing to ensure all the fundamentals are taught in an engaging way and to prepare the students to start the GCSE Computing/Computer Science. The post will evolve over time and will move towards focusing on bringing in the A level Computing.

This post is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to build on our examination success and will provide the experience needed for a more senior role. As such, we are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner, ideally with middle leadership experience, who is passionate and committed to meeting this challenge.

Woodkirk is a well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments.

We aim to provide a safe, happy and ordered environment where all our young people have the maximum opportunities to fully develop their individual skills and abilities.

Summer 2014 saw record breaking results for the school with 77% A* - C including English and Mathematics, placing Woodkirk Academy as one of the top schools in Leeds and nearer our ultimate aim of providing a world class educational experience for Woodkirk Students. We are proud to reflect traditional values but also employ the best of modern practice and teaching delivered by well qualified, experienced and enthusiastic staff. Our popularity and community standing continues to grow annually and are second to none in the local area. We are a leading partner in the Leeds City Teaching Schools Alliance. Our latest Ofsted report, November 2013 quoted 'Around the academy, students' behavior is always good and often exemplary and the quality of care and quality of pastoral care and welfare arrangements are outstanding'.

We would welcome applications from existing Computer Co-ordinators/Middle Leaders but are also keen to hear from those who have a strong and proven record of improving attainment and achievement in their own organisation or beyond with some middle leadership experience.

A detailed job description and person specification is available but to give you a flavour of whether you are the right person for this exceptional opportunity for a committed and passionate classroom practitioner to make a difference and in return build a successful career at Woodkirk Academy, we are looking for someone who has:

• A degree, or equivalent experience, with a teaching qualification.
• A strong track record of outstanding teaching.
• The ability to work in collaboration with other members of staff to further the department.
• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills.
• A firm understanding of key national and educational policies and issues.
• The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds.
• A clear commitment to improving their own and others performance through effective continuous professional development.

Please return completed applications to Woodkirk Academy, Rein Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1JQ or, via e-mail, to chorley.h@woodkirkacademy.com.

Closing Date: 9am, 13 October 2014

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.