What skills and experience we're looking for
Haybrook College Alternative Provision Academy is seeking to recruit an energetic and inspiring ICT Teacher for our Millside SEMH Specialist School in Slough. Millside School has over 70 pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH). Our shared aim is to help our pupils to make positive behaviour choices and become independent learners with positive futures.
The ICT curriculum at Haybrook College is designed to empower pupils from Year 7 to Year 11 with the skills to equip them for success in a technology-driven world. Our intent is to provide a comprehensive programme that delivers ICT through Digital Functional Skills. The curriculum is divided into three strands: Digital Literacy, Computer Science, and Information Technology. This has been designed to remain updated in line with changes to the national curriculum, ensuring that pupils receive relevant and up-to-date content reflecting the current technological landscape.
The aim is for learners to leave Haybrook College as responsible digital citizens, capable of leveraging technology effectively in their personal and professional lives. Their solid foundation in Digital Functional Skills will prepare them for success in various vocational settings, and equip them with the practical skills that employers value, ensuring that they are workplace ready.
What the school offers its staff
Early finish Fridays (1.30pm).
Further details about the role
Millside School has a creative, solution focused approach which includes:
• nurturing tutor groups, of up to 7 pupils in KS3 that support the transition from Primary to Secondary, aiming to develop independence and resilience at each student’s own pace;
• our KS3 curriculum uses links across subjects to make learning feel more meaningful and allows students to develop their own interests and mastery across the curriculum;
• a full suite of Entry Level, GCSE and vocational qualifications completed during Year 10-11, so that students can move onto post-16 college, training or employment with qualifications in Maths, Statistics, English Language and Literature, Science, ICT, Art/ 3D Design and other more specialist courses including Arts Award and the Duke of Edinburgh Award;
• our weekly ‘Thought for the week’ themes which focus on the values we wish to promote and share: for example Courage, Kindness, Truth, Inclusion and the traits that make for a caring community and a healthy body and mind;
• daily mentoring and learning support from our Sports Coach Mentors, as well as personalised interventions from our Intervention Mentors for those pupils who require greater support with attendance and engagement in learning;
• and finally, a ‘family atmosphere’ whereby we celebrate success through our reward assemblies and activities, we eat together daily and we share responsibility for the care of our therapeutic Millside pets.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may close earlier if the right candidate is found.
Commitment to safeguarding
As part of our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, it is College policy to obtain references prior to interview. Applicants will be required to undertake a DBS enhanced disclosure. Haybrook College strives to be an equal opportunities employer and recruits from all sections of the community solely on basis of ability to fulfil the job requirements. As per KCSIE guidance, we may consider searching for your profile online.