About the role
We are looking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational teacher of Computer Science to join our highly successful team. This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to join an already high-performing faculty area and to support the vision for excellence being developed by our Head of Computer Science.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.
What we can offer you
1. The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey
2. The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
3. An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
4. Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
5. The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
6. The opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
1. Teach computer science within a high-performing and well-established department
2. Deliver exceptional extra-curricular opportunities within and beyond computer science
3. Further contribute to our vision for education across the town of Christchurch
4. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
You are likely to be someone who is or has the potential to be:
1. An inspirational and skilled teacher of computer science
2. Committed to the power of extra-curricular opportunities in engaging students
3. Aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities
4. Driven by the power of education to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged students
Essential knowledge and skills:
1. An honours degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline
2. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
3. Proven experience of improving outcomes for students in Computer Science as a classroom teacher
4. Successful experience of teaching Computer Science across Key Stage 3-4
5. An understanding of effective pedagogy
6. Knowledge and expertise at teaching Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
7. Excellent classroom management skills
Desirable knowledge and skills:
1. Computer Science specialism
2. Ability to teach Computer Science to A-level
3. Ability to teach mathematics to Key Stage 3 or 4
4. Ability to teach an additional subject beyond Computer Science and Digital Media
5. Ability to analyse and present data coherently
6. Experience of leading school trips and a commitment to the encouraging extra-curricular activities
7. Ability to drive and access to own car
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
1. Aim high
2. Keep improving
3. Don't leave anyone behind
4. See the bigger picture
Further Information
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
About Us
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 495716 or email us at [email protected]
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: [email protected]
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date is Monday 3rd March 2025 at 8am. (However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early.
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