Teacher of Computing
The Trafalgar School at Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN6 days remaining to apply
Closing date
27 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 February 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, part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday Full time part time position considered; 0.6 minimum
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3 depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
*Good Honours Degree or equivalent
*Qualified Teacher Status
*Recent relevant in-service training
*Strong classroom practitioner with the potential to develop personal teaching excellence.
*Excellent understanding of highly effective pedagogy
*Secure knowledge of Programmes of Study for Computer Science across Key Stage 3 and 4
*Experience of a range of approaches to teaching and learning that promote positive studentrelationships and high achievement in an inclusive environment
*An understanding in the use of assessment and attainment information to improve practiceand raise standards
*An understanding of the needs of students and how to remove barriers to learning
*A knowledge of successful intervention strategies
*An understanding of the welfare of young people in all respects and the issues surroundingthe safeguarding of children and young people
*Ability to teach an additional subject; Mathematics would be an advantage
What the school offers its staff
Working at MLP, staff have access to a number of benefits:
* Teacher Pension Scheme
* Teacher laptops
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wiltshire Awards scheme
* Benendon Healthcare scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Employee assistance phone line - support with health, financial & legal issues
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trafalgar School at Downton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online check before the appointment is confirmed.
References from current employers will be taken for shortlisted candidates, and where necessary, employers may be contacted to gather further information. Without satisfactory references, an offer of employment will not be confirmed.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Trafalgar School at Downton
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 782 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- r.reeves@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01725 550334
The Trafalgar School at Downton is a friendly, rural, secondary school set in the historic village of Downton on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
Our values define us and underpin our ambition of a life fulfilled through empowerment: I am Strong & Spirited; I am Giving; I am Determined; I am Compassionate; I am Respectful; I am Open-Minded.
We are committed to empowering young people to be the source of their own success.
Arranging a visit to The Trafalgar School at Downton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.reeves@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk.
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