Teacher of Computer Science
Gildredge House, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8ABThis job expired on 15 April 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
28 March 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPR3
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Can you inspire young people through your own fascination with Computer Science?
- Do you possess high emotional intelligence that builds lasting professional relationships?
- Are you a team player ready to tackle the educational challenges of the future?
If the answers to these questions is ‘yes’, then Gildredge House wants to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our school. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the position of Teacher of Computer Science for our all through free school. Teachers in the early stage of their career would benefit from the wealth of experience and talent amongst the Teaching Staff and Senior Leaders at Gildredge House. ECTs are welcome to apply and would be supported through their two-year induction programme by a supportive and experienced mentor.
Our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement (November 2018) is a strong foundation on which to build and develop the school. The challenge is to sustain and further improve through every aspect of Gildredge House as the school continues to develop.
As Teacher of Computer Science, you will join an outstanding team of inspirational teachers, where you will ensure that our students enjoy and achieve highly in their Computer Science learning. You will be a Computer Science specialist in the secondary phase. We ideally need a strong GCSE teacher as most of your teaching will be in Years 7 – 11. This is an exciting time to join our School, with opportunities for professional development ranging from KS2 transition with Year 6 to inspiring our students to choose Computer Science studies at Sixth Form and at university.
You will be working with a team of staff who are dedicated to providing engaging, stimulating lessons to students of all abilities, and classrooms where rapport and relationships are given the highest priority. We plan with creativity and teach with enthusiasm, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. We aim to help students develop resilience and confidence in the face of a challenging curriculum, not only to prepare them for demanding examinations but also to foster a lifelong love of science and the world around them.
What the school offers its staff
Gildredge House offers:
- continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4+
- an expectation of high academic standards
- strong discipline
- excellent pastoral care
- a range of extra-curricular activities
- parent and community involvement
Our school motto: 'Aspire'
As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
- A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
- A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
- Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
- Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
- On-site parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2006.
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About Gildredge House
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Gildredge House website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01323400650
Gildredge House is an all-through 4-19 Free School, established in 2013.
Arranging a visit to Gildredge House
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk.
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