Graduate Computer Science Teacher Apprentice

Cambridge Maths School

Salary

£££Competitive

Contract

Fixed term

Start Date

September, 2024

Apply By

May 6, 2024

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Salary

£££Competitive

Contract

Fixed term

Start Date

September, 2024

Apply By

May 6, 2024

Email

Fixed Term from September 2024 to August 2025

Cambridge Maths School (CMS) is a new specialist sixth form developed in association with the University of Cambridge, which opened in September 2023 with a focus on pioneering learning and increasing diversity in the field of mathematical sciences. The school provides a diverse range of young people with access to a unique educational experience, located in bespoke facilities on Mill Road in Cambridge. The school focuses only on mathematical sciences and offers A levels in mathematics, further mathematics, biology, chemistry, computer science and physics.

The school is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Graduate Apprentice Teacher of Computer Science to work in a unique and talented department to realise the vision and ambitions of the school. We are looking for an excellent graduate with a passion for their subject who is keen to become an exceptional teacher and who is keen to do this by getting into the classroom straight away. Our in-house Postgraduate Teacher Training Programme offers a bespoke blend of in-school mentoring and university-led training to ensure you’re fully supported in becoming an exceptional teacher.

In order to meet the requirements of the PGCE the successful applicant would also be expected to work part of their week in Impington village College, one of the UK’s leading IB World Schools, where they will experience teaching in KS3/4. Working across the two institutions will provide a unique training opportunity and ensure you have access to a truly comprehensive experience. You will be very well supported by friendly, experienced and highly specialist mentors.

What can ELA offer you?

ELA offer a sector leading staff benefits offer alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.

ELA know that our strength is our people, so we prioritise staff wellbeing, retention and development. Over 95% of ELA staff say they’re proud to work in their school.
ELA are firm believers in the power of recognising, celebrating, and rewarding talent: our track record in terms of retention, internal promotion opportunities and wider career development is excellent.
ELA staff enjoy a sector leading staff benefits package alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.
You can find out all about our Trust and staff offer here.

ELA staff benefits include:

Reduced contact time to enable professional development;
EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;
Health care cash plan;
Paid annual family day;
Extensive discount club access;
Cycle to work & electric car lease schemes;
Enhanced parental leave;
Flexible work practices;
Laptop & mobile phone payment plans;
Ticket ballots for high profile events;
Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;
Discounted gym membership for all staff.

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks.  All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references along with a Certificate of Good Conduct if applicable.  Only applications submitted on using the ELA application form will be accepted.  We do not accept applications by CV.  You can view our safeguarding policy here.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter to: Alicja Kowalska, Cambridge Maths School, 119 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AZ or e-mail: . Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive for certain roles, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier that the advertised date if we have received applications that reach the criteria.

All shortlisted applicants should expect to be called for interview no more than 5 working days after the closing date. If you have not heard from us by then you can expect that your application to be unsuccessful. Visits to Cambridge Maths School are welcome.