Teacher of Computer Science (or Trainee Teacher of Computer Science)
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: September 2024
Apply by: 18 November 2024
Job overview
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic school where all can thrive and staff are highly valued.Applications are invited from teachers who are enthusiastic about Computer Science and enjoy teaching the subject to GCSE and A Level . As part of a growing Computer Science team, you will have the opportunity to further develop the curriculum, igniting a passion for computing and Computer Science among the students.
There is the opportunity, for the right candidate to progress and lead the department in the next two years.Teachers with experience already, and new teachers are welcome to apply. We would also consider some one who would like to train as a teacher of computer science.
Here are some of the key reasons Tiffin is a great School in which to work:
- a vibrant and friendly staff, with a diverse mix of teachers and associate staff
- very bright and able students who are motivated and eager to learn, in an environment of excellent behaviour
“as our son departs the school he certainly has an exceptional set of qualifications in his pocket, but he carries with him so much more from his time as a Tiffinian: a thirst for learning and an enquiring mind; a keen sense of self-identify; strong peer friendships as well as a bucket-full of happy memories from his schooldays.” (ex-parent)
- an opportunity to teach your subject to a high level
“as I depart for University I would be very grateful if you could pass on my thanks to all the teachers who have helped and supported me over the last seven years and allowed me to make the most of all the fantastic opportunities I have been given.” (ex-student)
- a commitment to professional development
- a location close to Kingston town centre, and excellent public transport links to Central London, Tiffin is minutes away from the train and bus stations. We are close to Richmond and Bushy Parks, and the Surrey countryside. Our sports ground is beautifully situated with the River Thames and Hampton Court Palace very close by
- benefits include: season ticket loan/Cycle to Work scheme/salary advance scheme for a rental deposit/free on-site parking/enhanced maternity benefits/2 week Autumn half term holiday/fitness suite
We have also recently been reviewed by The Good Schools Guide. Please see our website to read the review.
Closing date: Noon on Monday 18th November 2024.Interview date: w/c 25th November 2024.
Please note: we reserve the right to interview before this date so early applications are welcome.
Tiffin School welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified people regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.Tiffin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Check.
About Tiffin School
Tiffin SchoolQueen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 6RL
United Kingdom
+44 20 8546 4638
About Tiffin School
Tiffin School is one of the foremost boys' selective schools in the country with a large Sixth Form which went mixed in 2019.Tiffin is a great place to teach – it is a friendly, dynamic school where all can thrive and staff are highly valued. Conveniently situated near the centre of the beautiful London Borough of Kingston upon Thames, it is very easy to reach. Our students are bright, able and eager to learn, and we have an environment of excellent behaviour, allowing the opportunity to teach your subject to a high level.
Tiffin achieves excellent results at A Level and GCSE, as well as great success in achieving places for our students at the top universities. However, Tiffin is about far more than academic success; our aim is to develop the whole person. Tiffin offers a wide range of superb opportunities for its students in our attempt to fulfil our vision of inspiring students to ‘engage, aspire and excel’.Sport, Music, the Performing Arts, the House system, and an extensive programme of trips, provide regular opportunities for the students, and are offered by a staff that enthusiastically support this unique provision of co-curricular activities in a state school.
The move to make the Sixth Form mixed, the introduction of Google Chromebooks to all pupils and staff, and the significant recent capital expenditure in new buildings and facilities, all demonstrate our commitment to constantly develop the school for the future.
Tiffin offers an excellent place to teach and to develop one’s career in a stimulating, supportive and enjoyable education environment.G T Williams
Headteacher