Ark Charter Academy, Computing Trainee Teacher
Location: Ark Charter, Portsmouth
Starting: September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships: £26,000 - £31,000
Closing date: Recruitment is rolling until places are full – early applications advised.
About The Role
You will be training to be a Computing Teacher - a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Maths.
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 demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct and be a role model, positively impacting the academy more broadly.
About Ark
Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, parental influence strongly affects a child’s school performance, and Ark works to make educational equity a reality by delivering high-quality teaching across its network of schools.
About Ark Teacher Training
Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is a school-based programme that blends theory and classroom practice to develop you into an outstanding teacher. We work mainly in communities with lower income and a history of academic underachievement. We are proud to have received an outstanding rating from Ofsted in all categories in recent inspections.
Special Features Of Our Programme Include
* Wellbeing is a top priority with dedicated support to help you sustain a career in education.
* One of the highest levels of professional development among schools groups; you are equipped with tools to be your best at every career stage.
* Value diversity and the unique qualities of individuals to enrich our community.
* Connections with national and international educational research to inform practice in a person-centred and evidence-based way.
Key Responsibilities
* Engage in daily professional development activities
* Plan, resource and deliver lessons to a high standard to ensure pupil learning and progress
* Provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment to develop pupils as learners
* Support discipline and positive behavior across the school
* Contribute to the effective functioning of the school
Key Requirements
* Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)
* An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or equivalent prior to beginning Initial Teacher Training
* A degree or A level in Computing / 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
Diversity And Inclusion
Ark’s programme places emphasis on diversity in recruitment and training to ensure pupils have access to a diverse teaching body and can see themselves in positions of leadership.
How To Apply
Applications can be made directly through Ark Teacher Training’s website. If applying through the DfE, follow the subject route guidance. For more information, follow Ark Teacher Training on social media and professional networks.
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.
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