About the School - Akeley Wood Senior & Tile House
Akeley Wood Senior School is an independent day school for children aged 11-18 years. It is part of Akeley Wood School, which serves children from the age of 12 months to 18 years across three different sites in Buckinghamshire, all based in magnificent buildings in tranquil, peaceful countryside. Our school motto 'Be Kind. Work Hard. Play Hard and Be You. Brilliantly.' ensures that the school community celebrates talent across the board and students feel like they are valued.
At Akeley Wood Senior School, students achieve exceptional academic results at GCSE and A Level, but in equal measure have great opportunities to develop their creative talents, sporting abilities, positive personal qualities and self-esteem. At the heart of our individualised learning approach is our ability to understand precisely where each child is at every step of their learning journey.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Computer Science Teacher to join our fantastic team. This is a part time 0.5FTE position.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Computer Science. You will plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons with the subject using a variety of different approaches to continually enhance teaching and learning. You will be expected to prepare, teach, mark work and maintain records of attendance, progress, behaviour and achievement in accordance with agreed school policies, using the information to raise standards of learning, with target grades set and reviewed regularly with students.
All teachers will be expected to work collaboratively with other staff as members of teams, departments and other cross-curricular groups. Their contributions of their own particular talents and skills to such groups will aid the production of new initiatives, policies, resources, schemes of work etc.
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Who we are looking for:
To be considered for this role you will have Qualified Teacher Status and have experience of teaching Key Stage 5. We would also expect you to have a proven track record of teaching and learning and the ability to work well with external organisations. We are looking for an inspirational leader and strategist, passionate about teaching and learning.
Benefits at Cognita
* Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS).
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
* Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year.
* Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop.
* 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program.
* Free school lunches
* A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 23rd February 2025 .
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.