Teacher of Computer Science
You will be able to teach Computing Science to KS5, demonstrating you have the highest expectations of all students and can achieve exceptional outcomes within this outstanding department. The ability to teach ICT at KS4 would be an advantage.
Start Date: 1st September 2025Salary: MPS/UPS as appropriate
Permanent
Full Time
The post is suitable for ECTs
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Website: https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/
About the Role
Springwood High School currently has 5 ICT suites, along with a number of other fully equipped rooms that are used by specific subjects. At KS3 all students study computer science for an hour each week, covering a wide range of skills necessary for future study in this and other subjects.At KS4 we offer both GCSE Computer Science and a level 2 certificate in Information Technologies. Both are popular subject choices. At KS5 we also offer A Level Computer Science, which is very successful. The successful candidate should be able, or willing, to teach across the full age and ability range.
This post is also suitable for Early Careers Teachers, and all new teachers to the school will be fully supported.
Main Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- be passionate about the teaching of computing science and ICT and able to lead and inspire others to achieve success
- foster strong supportive relationships with students and create an enjoyable, stimulating and engaging climate for learning
- be an excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of high-quality teaching and learning
- have excellent subject knowledge and be comfortable delivering computing science up to Key Stage 5 (A level) and information technologies to Key Stage 4
Personal and Professional Conduct
A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes, which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher’s career.
Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
For a full job description please click the link below.
Closing Date for Applications: 26th March 2025Interview Dates: w/c 31st March 2025
Start Date: 1st Sept 2025
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities.An enhanced DBS check will be required.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it.You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.