Teacher of Computer Science
Ribblesdale School, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJThis job expired on 22 April 2025
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
21 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a talented computer science teacher to join our vibrant and established team working in the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley. You will join us at an exciting and seminal time in our rich 90-year history with the recent opening of our Primary phase as we begin our journey as an all-throughschool for pupils aged 4 - 16.
The Computing Department is unapologetically ambitious; the team explores research to inform and expand our practice, using new ideas and strategies alongside effective and well-established teaching and learning methodology. Our curriculum is rich and challenging and, with our evolving pedagogy, we really are extremely proud of what we do. This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic teacher to join us.
Inclusion here at Ribblesdale is paramount as we strive to provide an education rich in opportunity for all our pupils. Our ‘Personal Development’ provision is ‘outstanding’ (OFSTED) with our unique Enrichment programme helping pupils to foster their talents and gain new skills and experiences, beyond the classroom walls. Our innovative use of education technology has seen us recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School as we develop at the forefront as pioneers in educational technology and innovation.
Applications are encouraged from confident, aspirational teachers who will share our passion for high quality pedagogy informed by the latest research. As a key member of the team, you will have the ability to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4. A thirst for championing computing across all aspects of the school is vital, along with the enthusiasm and commitment to continue to drive forward at this exciting time.
What the school offers its staff
Our expert, friendly teaching and support staff work hard to ensure that our school continues to grow and improve, keeping our pupils’ development needs at the heart of all we do. ‘The Ribblesdale Way’ encapsulates the core beliefs and expectations we hold for our pupils and staff. Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School and a founder member and key contributor to the North-West EdTech hub. Every pupil in our care benefits from our Ofsted Grade 1 personal development programme which incorporates our unique enrichment curriculum.
Ribblesdale is a popular and successful school which enjoys close links with the local community it has served for more than 90 years. I would positively encourage candidates to visit Ribblesdale School in order that they may better understand the ethos and atmosphere of our learning community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ribblesdale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1396 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ribblesdale School website
- Email address
- vacancies@ribblesdale.org
- Phone number
- 01200 422563
Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School using cutting edge technology, located in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. and we are seeking to appoint.
Arranging a visit to Ribblesdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@ribblesdale.org.
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