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Teacher of Computing

Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER

This job expired on 5 December 2023

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 December 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers’ Pay Scales
• Additional allowances:

  With the possibility for a TLR 2.2 (£5,352) to take on ; responsibilities as Head of Department

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative, and inspiring teacher or ECT with energy, enthusiasm and a love of Computing to join our team. This post also offers a TLR 2.2 for the responsibility of Head of Computing for the right candidate. This is a full-time, permanent post, commencing in as soon as possible. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a fantastic school community with a very dedicated and hardworking staff team, excellent facilities, and wonderful students in a beautiful part of the world.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to teach Computing to A Level students
• Have a passion for all aspects of IT and computing

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high quality teaching and learning
• Have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and school
• Be able to build relationships quickly
• Have a positive approach
• Have a real interest in educational issues, approaches and alternatives from around the world

• Be proactive and confident
• Use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful
• Have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning
• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the opportunities of this role

What the school offers its staff

You are asked to provide the following:

• A completed application form
• A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise

Completed applications should be returned by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at office@shaftesburyschool.co.uk and they will be happy to arrange this for you.

Further details about the role

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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Teacher of Computing Recruitment Pack.pdf - 901 KB (opens in new tab)

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About Shaftesbury School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 905 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Shaftesbury School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@shaftesburyschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shaftesbury-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Shaftesbury School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@shaftesburyschool.co.uk.

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