Computer Science Teacher

The Mill; Walshaw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school for children with special educational needs in Walshaw is seeking a dedicated Computer Science Teacher. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young learners, implementing the Computer Science curriculum and supporting children with diverse needs. The school offers ongoing training to transition mainstream teachers into special education, ensuring a supportive work environment where you can excel and grow your career. Benefits include health programmes and retail discounts.

Benefits

Access to health and well-being programmes

Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Qualifications

• Must have a teaching degree or equivalent and QTS.
• Proven ability to deliver effective teaching at KS3 and KS4.
• Experience with students who have autism spectrum conditions and social emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess and deliver outstanding teaching and learning.
• Establish excellent relationships with parents and carers.
• Meet both educational and pastoral needs of pupils.

Skills

Teaching experience delivering the Computer Science National Curriculum (KS3/KS4)

Experience working with children with SEND

Ability to engage and motivate young people

Passion for supporting children to learn and develop

Education

Teaching degree or equivalent and QTS

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Computer Science Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people. As a Computer Science Teacher at Mill School, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. You will plan, assess and deliver outstanding teaching and learning using proven methods and approaches that enable all young people to learn, whilst ensuring that pastoral needs are also met. You will establish excellent relationships with parents and carers and inspire trust and confidence in pupils, colleagues, families and other professionals.

Key Qualifications

• For this role, we are looking for someone who holds a teaching degree or equivalent and QTS.
• You will have teaching experience delivering the Computer Science National Curriculum (KS3/KS4) along with experience of working with children with SEND and ASC.
• We are keen to hear from teachers who have experience working with children with autism spectrum conditions and social emotional and mental health needs.
• With a proven ability to deliver high quality, lively and effective teaching at KS3 and KS4, which engages and motivates young people, you'll be someone who has a passion for supporting them to learn and develop, and you'll want to make a difference to the lives and education of our children and young people.
• We would love to hear from you if share our passion and commitment to develop confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school.

We very much welcome applications from teachers wishing to transition from mainstream to working with smaller groups of students in special education. We will help you build your expertise and confidence to deliver high quality, lively and effective classroom teaching in an autism‑friendly way through our ongoing package of training, CPD and one-to-one supervision. We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care. When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

Benefits

• Access to health and well‑being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

About Us

Mill School Bury is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-17 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.