Second in Charge of the Computing Department
Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, SE28 8ATThis job expired on 24 September 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
24 September 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Computing, ICT
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- QTS Pay Scale plus TLR plus inner London Weighting
Additional allowances
TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teacher who has:
- A genuine passion for teaching computing
- The ability to be an outstanding computing teacher
- The willingness to work as part of a motivated and dedicated team
- The drive and enthusiasm to engage and inspire pupils
- The dedication to improve the life chances of young people throughout the school.
What the school offers its staff
As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School we can offer you:
- Excellent location - just 30 minutes from Zone 1 and 25 minutes from Canary Wharf by public transportation and only 20 minutes from the M25 by car.
- A supportive 'family friendly' environment that promotes work-life balance.
- Well-managed workloads and supportive departmental environment.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and lead initiatives.
- Work with a collaborative Senior Leadership Team and Middle Leadership Team, always available to provideguidance, foster your professional growth and ensure your voice and ideas are heard.
- Career progression opportunities and excellent professional development.
- A contributory pension scheme.
- Access to various discounts, employee assistanceprograms, and season ticket loans.
- Finder's fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ.
- Excellent catering facilities with daily complimentary coffee.
- Secure on-site parking.
- A dedicated wellbeing committee focused on staff wellbeing
Further details about the role
Teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. We have the opportunity to change students’ lives for the better and you could make a positive impact at Woolwich Polytechnic for Boys as Teacher of computing.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher of computing with a dynamic and inspirational approach to teaching. An individual that will become an integral part of the department, who will support the department in achieving its ambitious targets and goals. We would like a teacher who believes in collaboration both for students and when working with colleagues. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to extra-curricular activities within the department.
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woolwich Polytechnic School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1546 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woolwich Polytechnic School website
- Email address
- acherry@polymat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02083107000
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.
Arranging a visit to Woolwich Polytechnic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email acherry@polymat.co.uk.
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