Teacher of Computer Science
The Swanage School, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PHThis job expired on 15 October 2021
Job start date
4 January 2022
Closing date
15 October 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 October 2021
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Computingjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- In line with national pay scales
Teacher of Computer Science job summary
A rare opportunity to join a truly excellent school.
The Swanage School opened in September 2013 as a brand new 11-16 comprehensive school. We have 320 students on role across years 7 to 11. Whilst popular, we aim to stay small.
Do you want to work in an established, innovative school that is committed to the delivery of an engaging computer science curriculum across KS3 and KS4? The Swanage School is renowned for its pioneering and inventive approaches to ensuring the absolute best experience for our students. We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence.
This is a rare opportunity to join the extraordinary team at The Swanage School. We are forward thinking, creative and we always say yes to a good idea from staff and students alike. We are a small school with a big heart. We are small by design and our excellent outcomes are built on superb relationships with our students. We really like them, they are awesome, we encourage and celebrate their excellent work and ideas and we never cease to be amazed at the level of work they produce when glass ceilings are broken. It really is a great place to work and learn.
We are looking for a like-minded professional with a big imagination and a dedicated work ethic. The successful candidate will have the drive and ability to inspire a genuine love and enjoyment of their subject.
We provide meaningful, tailored and supportive education to young people to enable the highest levels of attainment.
The Swanage School has been created on ‘human scale’ principles, which means that strong and genuine relationships – within school, with the local community and with the wider world – are at its heart.
The school is genuinely embedded in the community and has forged links with community groups, businesses and charities in the town and beyond. These links have broadened and strengthened the education and life experience of our students.
The successful candidate will be:
• highly ambitious for their students
• an outstanding teacher
• able to build the aspirations and confidence of students
• committed to building an exceptional and caring learning community
• willing to run extracurricular clubs and competitions.
We are offering the opportunity to:
• work with a vibrant, motivated team to continue to provide educational excellence
• be part of a school at the heart of its community
• make a real difference to the learning and achievement of young people
• benefit from a wonderful environment in which to express your passion and make your mark
• work with a committed Governing Body.
Our application form is available on our website:
www.theswanageschool.co.uk
If you have any questions about the school or the role or if you would like to arrange a visit to the school please contact Nicky Taylor on:
nickytaylor@theswanageschool.co.uk or phone 01929 500599
The Swanage School is a Free School with its own terms and conditions that broadly follow National School Conditions.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. A DBS check, proof of qualifications and a medical check will be required of the successful applicant.
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.
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About The Swanage School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 335 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Swanage School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@theswanageschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01929500599
The Swanage School opened in September 2013 as a brand new 11-16 comprehensive school. We have 320 students on role across years 7 to 11. Whilst popular, we aim to stay small.
We provide meaningful, tailored and supportive education to young people to enable the highest levels of attainment.
The Swanage School has been created on ‘human scale’ principles, which means that strong and genuine relationships – within school, with the local community and with the wider world – are at its heart.
The school is genuinely embedded in the community and has forged links with community groups, businesses and charities in the town and beyond. These links have broadened and strengthened the education and life experience of our students.
Arranging a visit to The Swanage School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theswanageschool.co.uk.
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