Holly Lodge School are recruiting for a Teacher of Computer Science/ICT. We are a comprehensive 11-19 school and sixth form serving the diverse community of Smethwick, West Midlands. Our core values are Ambition, Opportunity and Community: we believe that every child, regardless of their background or starting point, is entitled to a world-class education in the best that has been thought, said and made, and that they should be equipped for joining the great conversations of humankind, shaping the future and living truly rewarding and meaningful lives. We believe in the power of expertly developed, subject specialist curriculum, alongside research-informed teaching approaches, high expectations for behaviour, and excellent pastoral care in achieving this vision. We are ambitious for the experience of our staff as well as our students: in terms of well-being, professional development and career progression. We believe that the key to staff wellbeing is sensible workload and a positive professional culture, and we place these at the heart of everything we do.
This role will give you an opportunity to help shape incredible teaching and learning in the ICT/Computer Science faculty. If you have a passion for your subject and for education, and you share our values, please see our application pack via our website https://holly-lodge.org/.
Please provide a cover letter (Maximum of two sides of A4 paper) with your application outlining your skills experience in relation to the job description and person specification.
Completed applications should be sent to HLS_hr@holly-lodge.org by Monday 8th December 2024 at 09.00am.
At Holly Lodge we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from our vision and values.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory clearances including an enhanced DBS check.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Closing Date: 8th December 2024 @ 9:00am
Salary: Teachers Main Pay Range – Upper pay Range (£30,000 – £46,525 per annum)
Pay Award Pending
Shortlisting Date: To Be Confirmed
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
School Visits: Upon Request
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