Teacher of Computing
The Boswells School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6LYThis job expired on 11 February 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
23 April 2019
Closing date
11 February 2019 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
7 February 2019
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- ICT
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £23,720 to £39,406
Teacher of Computing job summary
Teacher of Computing
Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay scale
Required for start in Easter or September 2019 depending on the successful candidate.
The Boswells School is looking to appoint an extremely enthusiastic, self-motivated and dedicated teacher of Computing. Our examination results are continually above the national average and we are an outstanding Faculty that leads in the application of computing and engages in the wider community also engaging with microbit, Raspberry Pi, Royal Institute and NCCE.
The successful candidate needs to be someone who wants to make a difference, grow professionally and assist the Head of Department to build on the Department’s successes. We are looking for the successful candidate to deliver high quality Computing lessons across all key stages and to join an already outstanding Computing, Business and Technology Faculty.
It is an ideal opportunity to begin or further develop a career teaching Computing as part of a supportive team of 10 specialists. Applications from both experienced teachers and newly qualified teachers would be welcome.
We can offer you:
• A commitment to professional development.
• Supportive and enthusiastic leaders at senior and middle leadership levels.
• Engagement with industries and leaders in technology
• An outstanding STEM experience networking with Essex schools and the chance to run masterclasses, codeclubs, etc.
The Boswells School is an 11-18, very successful, popular and oversubscribed school in the Springfield area of Chelmsford, Essex. Our Computing Department is exceptionally well resourced and 96% of computing students achieved a 9-4 last year. We have successfully introduced A Level Computing into the Sixth Form with 100% A*-C last year. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high achieving, successful and popular school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Application forms are available from gts@boswells-school.com, on the school's website We can offer you:
• A commitment to professional development.
• Supportive and enthusiastic leaders at senior and middle leadership levels.
• Engagement with industries and leaders in technology
• An outstanding STEM experience networking with Essex schools and the chance to run masterclasses, codeclubs, etc.
The Boswells School is an 11-18, very successful, popular and oversubscribed school in the Springfield area of Chelmsford, Essex. Our Computing Department is exceptionally well resourced and 96% of computing students achieved a 9-4 last year. We have successfully introduced A Level Computing into the Sixth Form with 100% A*-C last year. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high achieving, successful and popular school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Application forms are available from gts@boswells-school.com or the school's website http://www.boswells-school.com/
Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 11th February. Interviews will also take place that week.
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.
About The Boswells School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1491 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Boswells School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- gts@boswells-school.com
The Boswells School is an 11-18, very successful, popular and oversubscribed school in the Springfield area of Chelmsford, Essex.
We are an exciting, dynamic and forward thinking school community whose sole focus is the success of each of our students. We are extremely proud of our academic success and have a deserved reputation as an excellent school. Our innovative approaches to teaching and learning ensure that more students than ever are achieving high levels of academic success.
We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students. 2019 was another superb year for The Boswells School with our GCSE and A Level results making us one of the highest performing non-selective secondary schools in Essex. In 2019, 55% of our A Level students achieved A* to B grades, 88% of our A Level students achieved A* to C grades, 83% of our GCSE students achieved a Good pass (Grade 4+) in Eniglish and 71% of our GCSE students achieved a Good pass (Grade 4+) in Maths.
The percentage of students who achieved the expected levels of progress in English and Mathematics was significantly above the national average as was the percentage of students who achieved more than expected progress in these areas.
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