Waingels Teacher of Computing
Waingels, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RF40 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January, April or September 2025
Closing date
31 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 October 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Computing, ICT
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- ECT/MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Overview
- Are you a highly skilled, creative and ambitious teacher of Computing?
- Are you able to teach Computing to students in Key Stage 3 and 4 and possibly A-Levels for the right candidate?
- Are you seeking your first teaching job or looking to move to a new school which will support your development and growth as a teacher?
- Do you have a passion for teaching and a commitment to providing students an exceptional experience?
- Do you want to join a team of dedicated, talented teachers in a well-resourced department where schemes of work and lesson resources are ready to use to help you deliver an exciting, challenging curriculum, in purpose built classrooms?
- Do you believe in an inclusive environment where all learners can be successful?
- Would you like to work in a school where “Leaders, including governors, value the work of staff and where new teachers speak highly of the support they are given”? (Ofsted June 2023)
- Are you looking to work in a thriving and well-regarded school where staff well-being is central to all of our decision making.
If the answer to any of these questions is “yes” then we would like to hear from you.
Waingels, a popular 11-18 school where students achieved above national average in all measures and was identified as “continuing to be good” in a recent OFSTED inspection, is seeking to appoint aTeacher of Computingto further enhance our provision. The curriculum is well sequenced. “It builds pupils’ knowledge and develops skills for future learning and employment” and “…identified exactly what teachers need to teach and when to teach it” (OFSTED 2023)
This is an exciting opportunity for either a newly qualified teacher (ECT), or a more experienced teacher, seeking a new challenge or experience. We would consider full or part- time teachers.
The successful candidate will teach computing to KS3 and 4 classes, with the possibility of A-Level teaching for the right candidate.
What the school offers its staff
Working with us offers you the opportunity to:
- Join a “kind and caring school” where pupils “enjoy being part of the inclusive community” (OFSTED 2023) that aims to be an” exceptional school at the heart of our community”.
- Be part of a forward thinking department with well resourced schemes of work and where teachers are encouraged to be innovative and try out a range of teaching styles.
- Engage in excellent, personalized, professional development opportunities
- Join a school where early finishes for parent consultation evenings and free tea and coffee every day are just some of the ways we ensure staff well-being is central to our decision making
- Work in a school that has been designated a “Leading” school for Personal Development by Challenge Partners.
- Work in a school where the values of Respect, Kindness, Pride and Resilience underpin all we do.
If you feel your value and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you to pursue and advance your career.
Our staff and students are proud of our school and we would be happy to welcome you if you would like to come and have a closer look. Please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation about this exciting role. Please telephone the college on 0118 969 0336 or email the HR Administrator, Mollie Williams, on HRandrecruitment@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk.
We will review applications as they are submitted, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The college is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students.
Commitment to safeguarding
The college is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Waingels
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Waingels website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HRandrecruitment@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01189690336
Waingels is a very successful 11 to 18 Comprehensive school serving its local community. Our successes and achievements can be attributed to our commitment to establish and grow a Better Never Stops culture, providing a safe, inclusive and rich learning environment where students feel safe and valued, founded on respectful relationships for all. Our ethos and culture are values based. We set high standards and expect all our students and staff to be respectful, kind, resilient and proud of our school, our achievements and our community.
Arranging a visit to Waingels
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HRandrecruitment@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk.
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