Teacher (Computer Science)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Applicants should have:
• An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.
• Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post)
• Teachers who do not have QTS but who feel they may be suitable for the role are encouraged to contact the school in the first instance.

• Applicants should have experience of:
• Teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.
• Assessing students for a variety of purposes using appropriate strategies.
• Working with whole-school behaviour systems.
• Supporting students in the subject with a SEND or EAL

• Applicants should have knowledge and understanding of:
• The subject taught, to undergraduate degree level or an equivalent standard
• Different approaches to teaching the subject and the strengths and weaknesses of these
• The wider role of a teacher in the personal development of pupils, including the main responsibilities of a form tutor
• The statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection

• Applicants should have the ability to:
• Express themselves clearly in written and spoken English
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with a school policy
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents and the wider community
• Organise working time effectively to ensure that all requirements of the post are met punctually and to a high standard

What the school offers its staff

The Inspiration Trust offers all staff a range of benefits via our ‘my lifestyle' portal. All eligible staff will have access to a range of benefits from salary sacrifice schemes and employee discounts.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.