Description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Computer Science (ideally with the ability to teach some maths) to join our strong and thriving team who achieve excellent outcomes. The successful candidate will primarily teach Computer Science, across the full age and ability range in our 11–18 co-educational school. You would be joining a supportive, collaborative, committed and experienced department that delivers innovative and engaging lessons. Computer Science is a valued and ever-growing subject within the school, and the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting its continued development.

What the school offers its staff

In return for your hard work, we offer exceptional support and training and the rewards that come with teaching students who really want to learn. If you are an outstanding, inspirational teacher with a strong desire to help students of all abilities to achieve the best they can, whilst fulfilling your own potential, then we would be very pleased to hear from you.

We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. As well as the opportunity to work in an Ofsted Outstanding school, we offer:

• a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);
• professional development support and an extensive CPD programme;
• two-week autumn half term;
• Early close to students at 1.30pm on Fridays;fortnightly early finish for 0.8 FTE+ staff;
• generous employer pension contributions;
• cycle to work scheme and free onsite fitness suite;
• This role meets the school’s priority admissions criteria, enabling any children of the postholder to be considered for priority admission to the school upon commencement of role;
• Thriving staff enrichment programme;
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend oneof the trust schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School) TDJS or HWPS

Further details about the role

We welcome interest from newly qualified teachers, as well as experienced practitioners. For newly qualified ECTs, in addition to above we offer:

• a paid induction in July;
• a dedicated mentor with regular mentor meetings and coaching;
• a comprehensive induction programme and a wide range of CPD opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.