Computer Science Teacher

A Secondary School in Slough, Berkshire are looking for an experienced teacher of computing to join the department in January 2019. The successful candidate will possess, or have the potential for, outstanding teaching skills and will be an asset to this popular subject. 

The Computing Department boasts a track record of improvement and success and the importance of achieving in the subject is clearly recognised by the pupils.  

Students are taught a broad and balanced curriculum at Key Stage 3, bringing together Computer Science, computational thinking, information technologies and digital literacy.  Key Stage 3 students are taught in mixed ability groups. Students have a one hour lesson per week in Years 7, and 8.

At KS4 students have can choose to study the OCR GCSE Computing course where a traditional programming route is preferred but we also offer ICT in Digital Media as a vocational option. Courses in the department are popular choice, and we expect this to continue.

In the Sixth Form, the school offer the new A Level course in Computer Science through OCR.

What can the school offer you?

• A place where you will feel valued for your hard work 
• Good in house CPD offer
• Caring, well behaved and motivated students
• We want to learn from others and research, so providing networking opportunities for staff at all levels is important to us. 
• Unique professional development pathways available to suitable candidates because our philosophy is to ‘grow our own’ where possible

The ideal Teacher of Computing:

• Is passionate about their subject and ambitious for their students
• Evidence of raising achievement and delivering excellence
• Excited to work within a team of secondary staff who want to create a unique teaching experience
• A desire to provide students with experiences and opportunities they will never forget

Recently designated “Outstanding” this is a school where “pupils make outstanding progress “ is well known for being a great school to teach in, where the students are highly aspirational. The school were judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2016 where the school was described as having a ‘deep seated conviction and moral purpose that all pupils have the right to an excellent education which drives a very positive culture in the school’. The schools progress 8 score for 2018 placed them in the top 14% of schools nationally.  The school believe in professional development; In exchange for hard work and a commitment to the school, the school will ensure that you are prepared for the next stage in your teaching career.

To apply and secure an interview for January as the new addition to this Computing team, make an application using the link below or contact Georgina in our Thames Valley team on 0118 327 1556. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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