Teacher of Computing - The Buckingham School

Buckinghamshire Council; Buckingham; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

CPD opportunities

Clear school vision

Positive student attitudes

Forward-thinking environment

Job summary

The Buckingham School invites applications for a dynamic Teacher of Computing to join our caring, ambitious and supportive faculty. The role requires delivering Computing across Key Stages 3 and 4, creating engaging lessons and monitoring student progress within a collaborative team.

We welcome both ECTs and experienced teachers. The post offers a permanent, part-time 0.6FTE contract on the MPS/UPS scale, with a strong commitment to professional development and a values-driven school culture.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Computing to KS3-4 and using a range of teaching approaches.
• QTS or ECTs considered for this post, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computing across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan lessons and schemes of work to meet the national curriculum.
• Monitor and track student progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise attainment and share good practice.

Skills

Computing teaching

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

ECTs accepted

Education

QTS

Job description

Teacher of Computing - The Buckingham School

Location: Buckingham

Salary type: MPS/UPS

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 0.6FTE

Interviews to be held: TBC

About us

The Buckingham School is a caring and supportive school with excellent student ambassadors who represent The Buckingham School very well, displaying good behaviour and a positive attitude to work. Our school motto is 'Success for All' and we aim to give all students life changing opportunities through educational achievement. We will continue to drive school improvement in order to achieve the very best for every student.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our flourishing school, and we are seeking a dynamic and inspirational teacher of Computing. At the Buckingham School we put our wonderful students at the heart of everything that we do. The Buckingham Way expects staff and students to take responsibility, be reflective and respectful. Above all else, we are kind.

The school is embedding its reputation for being ambitious for all learners. We focus on high standards of behaviour and the importance of learning. Our reputation as a great place to work and be educated is growing rapidly. If you are seeking an opportunity to work in such an exciting, aspirational, and fun workplace, then this will prove to be an exciting opportunity for you.

Due to the school’s expansion and growth in student numbers, we seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher in Computing. Whilst having a real passion for the subject, we are looking for an innovative and committed classroom practitioner who can teach exceptional Computing across Key Stages 3 and 4 as well as the experience and drive to continually improve the subject. We are looking for the right candidate to raise standards of student attainment and achievement, monitor and support student progress and hold high expectations of themselves, their team and their students.

Applications are welcome from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. We have a proven track record of support and development and an excellent ECT package is available.

In return, we will offer you:

• A professional, supportive and experienced Team
• A personalised approach to Continuing Professional Development
• A role in a school that has a clear vision
• The opportunity to work with students who possess excellent attitudes to learning
• A learning environment that is ambitious, collaborative and forward-thinking

About you

Please see attached Job description & person specification for further information.

Other information

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
• For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').
• It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.