Teacher of Computing and ICT

Start Date: To commence ASAP.

Salary: MPR – UPR + SEN1 (possible TLR2C to support with curriculum development)

Location: Rowley Regis, West Midlands

Contract: Full time, permanent

CLOSING DATE: 4 December 2024

INTERVIEW: before the festive break.

Due to increased pupil numbers we are seeking to appoint an inspirational, motivated and enthusiastic teacher to complement the work of the school. This role is open to primary and secondary trained teachers with a subject specialism in Computing and ICT. This provides an excellent opportunity to bring your creativity, passion and professionalism to deliver the best for our pupils. The Westminster School is a highly successful Special School catering for over 275 pupils from KS3 to KS5, with a range of special educational needs.

The teacher will be delivering our KS3 ICT and Computing Curriculum and discrete ICT/Computing qualifications. At present we deliver ICT qualifications in conjunction with WJEC, ASDAN and NCFE boards from levels Entry 1 to Level 2.

We are looking to develop our curriculum in the coming years to combine ICT and Computing in a functional and meaningful way for our learners. We want our students to be equipped with the skills to thrive and be safe in a technology rich society. We are excited to identify how technological developments can support the refinements of the curriculum to utilise emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.

The School is committed to equal opportunities, and all pupils are expected to leave school with a range of qualifications and skill sets within this subject. We wish to appoint a candidate with exceptional ability, team leadership and management skills, a passion for their subject and a clear focus on the achievement of young people.

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Are ambitious for themselves and the students they serve.
  • Are established Computing or ICT teachers, with a love of their subject and a track record of delivering results that surpass expectation.
  • Understand changes in Computing and ICT in education and have the vision needed to support the curriculum development The Westminster School
  • Have experience of developing an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner.

The School is committed to equal opportunities, and all pupils are expected to leave school with accredited qualifications.

We have a proactive, supportive Governing Body and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community. Our children are motivated and keen to learn.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. For more information about the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy do to the Policy Section of our website at http://www.thewestminsterschool.co.uk/policies

This is an exciting opportunity to join the staff team at The Westminster School.

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

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.

Applications should be sent to HR SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS or hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

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.

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