Full Time Teacher of Computing and IT
Start date September 2025.
We are seeking to appoint a teacher of Computing and IT (with the ability to teach a second subject) to join our team from September 2025 on a full-time permanent basis.
Allestree Woodlands School is a popular and successful 11-18 school, providing high quality education for 1420 students (200+ in the sixth form). The school is situated on the northern edge of the city of Derby in a very pleasant setting overlooking the Kedleston Hall National Trust estate.We work as a great team together and are committed to the continuing professional development of all colleagues.
The successful candidate will join our ambitious and improving Technology Faculty which comprises Computing, Business, Health and Social Care and D&T (including product design, food/nutrition, textiles and engineering). Uptake of GCSE subjects is high in the faculty and A level provision continues to grow with courses in Computing, Business Studies, DT and Health and Social through Level 2 and post-16 Level 3.The ability to teach a second subject is essential. The position is suited to an ECT or an experienced teacher. A TLR may be available for a suitability experienced candidate interested in leadership of the subject.
We are looking for a teacher with a proven track record of strong teaching and a commitment to continued professional learning and development. The successful applicant will be able to inspire learners and demonstrate highly effective classroom practice and will join a committed, collaborative, forward thinking and successful team.
We offer a warm and friendly school where teachers and students have positive working relationships. All our staff benefit from Health and Wellbeing services including GP access, physiotherapy, counselling and menopause support. ECTs are well supported by highly effective mentors and would be encouraged to apply.
INTERESTED? Please contact Miss K Challands at the school office on 01332 551921 or e-mail k.challands@woodlands.derby.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 9th June 2025.
For more information and application documents please visit the vacancies page of the Allestree Woodlands School website: https://www.woodlands.derby.sch.uk/vacancies.
Allestree Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out for shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.