Teacher of Business Studies & ICT

Join the vibrant community at Stationers' Crown Woods Academy (SCWA), where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Teacher of Business Studies and ICT to join our dynamic team and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

At SCWA, we believe in 'human-scale' education, ensuring that each student receives the attention and care they deserve. Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity, fosters creativity, and encourages personal growth. As part of Leigh Academies Trust, we're committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

As an IB World School, the IB philosophy is woven into the fabric of our curriculum, nurturing well-rounded, globally aware students. With our emphasis on holistic education, students not only gain essential digital skills but also develop into curious, resilient individuals ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

Joining our team means more than just a job – it's a chance to shape the future and inspire the next generation of business leaders and tech innovators. With state-of-the-art facilities and a culture of continuous learning, you'll have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

But it's not just about academics at SCWA. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to our unique Marine Combined Cadet Force, providing students with opportunities to explore their passions and develop valuable life skills.

Our dedicated staff are the driving force behind our success, and we invest in their professional development to ensure they have the support and resources they need to excel. Join us in our mission to ignite curiosity, fuel ambition, and make a positive impact on society.

Ready to embark on a rewarding journey in education? Apply now to join our inclusive and supportive community at Stationers' Crown Woods Academy. Together, let's unlock limitless possibilities for our students and build a brighter future for all.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering MPS/UPS, commensurate with experience, plus Inner London Allowance.

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Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st April 2024, our Trust comprises 32 geographically organised academies (16 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 20,000 students and employing 3,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.

Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.