Teacher of Computing and Digital Media
The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PXThis job expired on 22 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
April 2023 or Sooner
Closing date
22 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 November 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Permanent
- Full Time
- MPS/UPS
The Whitstable School is seeking to appoint a Teacher for Computing and Digital Media.
We are looking for an innovative teacher who is passionate about the subject, this would be a suitable position for an early career teacher or an experienced teacher.
At KS3 all pupils follow a curriculum of Computer Science and at KS4, we offer both OCR Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia and Edexcel GCSE Computer Science. At KSS we run BTEC Level 3
Creative Digital Media Production. Candidates with BTEC or 1B experience are desirable, however, training will be given.
We are a Google school and utilise Google Suite. The full curriculum can be found on our website.
Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements in the person specification; please note that we cannot accept CVs. Early applications are encouraged
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
The School
The Whitstable School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a 'Good' school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.
Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.
Why work for us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join our school. In return we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression. Additional benefits include:
- Excellent on site facilities
- Extensive bank of resources across the Trust
- Excellent CPD programme
- Being part of a highly successful Trust
- Teacher Pension
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking on site
Further details about the role
If you are interested in this post, please contact Debbie Possee, Office Manager at jennie.whittaker@swale.at or 01323 502620.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contactrecruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Dates: w/c 23rd January 2023
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Whitstable School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1080 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Whitstable School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jennie.whittaker@swale.at
Arranging a visit to The Whitstable School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jennie.whittaker@swale.at.
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