Computing Teacher

Witherslack Group; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Chigwell is seeking a dedicated teacher to work with children with special needs. The role requires resilience and passion for computing along with the ability to connect with diverse pupils. Key benefits include a competitive salary of up to £65,283, comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment. The position offers a meaningful career path where you can make a significant impact on students’ lives.

Benefits

Full school holidays

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Pension options

Medical cover

Wellbeing support

Recommend-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Teaching experience is essential.
• Qualified Teacher Status is mandatory.
• Ability to connect with pupils from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Help children with autism and emotional needs learn and develop.
• Build students' self-esteem and resilience.
• Engage in creating positive changes in students' lives.

Skills

Resilience

Passion for computing

Team player

Ability to build relationships

Teaching experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Up to £65,283 + excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories. Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Get out what you put in. You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to succeed, from in‑house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well‑resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Luxborough Court School is a brand‑new, purpose‑built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5‑19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formerly a Premier League football club’s training ground), a bespoke 6th‑form suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi‑use games area.

There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away, providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The road links are good – the site is located near the M11, Junction 4.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. You’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Holiday: Full school holidays
• Progression: Career development with most of our head teachers and leaders promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: Increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – see our benefits here
• Pension: A range of pensions, including Teachers’ Pension and an attractive TPS alternative
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: Cover for optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the best facilities – see our schools here
• Recommend‑a‑friend scheme: £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole‑self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity so our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Computing Teacher; you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Your genuine passion for computing and the impact your subject can have on young lives
• The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
• Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department
• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and so do we. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose‑led employer in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex‑offenders policy please click here.

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD