What skills and experience we're looking for
Required for January 2025, an enthusiastic, well-qualified TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE to join a strong department in a vibrant and supportive school. Computer Science is taught by an enthusiastic and specialist team who embrace new challenges to build upon the department’s popularity with pupils. We are proud of the diverse curriculum that caters for the wide interests of our ambitious students. An ability to teach Maths would be an advantage. Our departmental curriculum includes courses in both GCSE Computer Science and a Technical Award in Interactive Media at KS4, along with A Level Computer Science and a Level 3 BTEC in Information Technology in the Sixth Form.
Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
What the school offers its staff
An excellent induction programme exists for all colleagues who join our school and are entitled to rich professional learning and ongoing professional development. High quality research informed professional development is a professional entitlement for all colleagues. Located in an attractive rural setting but with good travel links (e.g. Bath, Exeter, Salisbury), Gillingham is an ambitious, popular school which offers excellent resources, outstanding facilities and a happy working environment.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions. Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.