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Computer Science Teacher

Date posted : 28/09/18
£23720 - £39460 per annum

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Computer Science Teacher

Computer Science teacher required immediately for a Secondary School in the centre of Wigan.

The Deputy Headteacher at this small mixed comprehensive Secondary school has highlighted that they would like to meet with interested Computer Science Teachers immediately and is offering employment to the successful candidate as early as the upcoming October Half-term.

  • Full-time Computer Science Teaching position
  • Teaching pupils aged 11-16 at both KS3 and GCSE level
  • Paid in line with MPS/UPS dependent on experience (£23,720 - £39,406 per annum)
  • Progression opportunities available for the successful Computer Science teacher
  • Opportunity to work within a rapidly improving school

The school are seeking to appoint a Computer Science teacher to fill an open gap within the ICT teaching faculty, the school are offering employment for the remainder of the academic year with the potential for the post to be extended to a permanent contract if successful over this initial temporary period.

Whilst working at our client school you will have access to a vast amount professional development programmes and comprehensive support from the Senior Leadership team.

This is an exciting time to join our partner school as they are going from strength to strength under a recently appointed Senior Leadership team. They are committed to raising the standard of teaching throughout the school which ensures incoming teachers will be able to thrive in a high performance culture.

To be successful in your application for this Computer Science Teaching position you must;

  • Be able to deliver Computer Science lessons in a confident and engaging manner.
  • Have a track record of achieving excellent results at GCSE level
  • Be willing to go the extra mile for your pupils
  • Have excellent behaviour and classroom management skills

The school is slightly smaller than the average size with just over 750 pupils on roll. The vast majority of pupils who attend are from a White British background. The numbers of pupils who speak English as an Additional Language is below the national average. It has an excellent reputation within the local area with a strong sense of community felt throughout.

The school is located on the outskirts of Leigh town centre making it accessible for those on public transport also. It is easily accessible from both the surrounding areas of Bolton and Wigan respectively via the A579.

To register your interest, find out further information or to be involved in the schools interview process then please submit an up to date CV to Zack via the contact details below;

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