Curriculum Lead for Computing & Careers Coordinator

Queenswood School, Callow Hills Farm, Hereford, Ledbury, HR8 2PZ

Salary: Hours32.5 hours per week

Priory Education is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist care and education for a reason. We recruit some of the most committed teachers in the sector.

• Do you thrive on change and challenge and long to make a real difference?
• Are you looking for something very different?
• Can you meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable and challenging children in the education system?
• Are you resilient, positive, calm and committed to maximising pupils achievements?

Does that sound like you? Then you could now join Priory Queenswood School in Ledbury.

We require a Teacher to lead and deliver Computing Studies up to and including GCSE level. A broad set of skills to deliver various areas of the curriculum as well Coordinate Careers is an advantage but not essential. Additional training can be provided.

The successful candidate will join an established team of education and specialist therapy professionals working together to support student progress and will receive a bespoke induction package.  Experience in a Special School setting or in managing challenging behaviours would, of course, be an advantage – but this exciting post could also suit a newly Qualified Teacher with an interest in and desire to learn more about special needs.

Applicants must be 21 and over and have a full UK driving licence for a minimum or 3 years.

Your Benefits

• Priory Perks reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Pension scheme
• We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Employee recognition scheme.

Queenswood School in Ledbury, Herefordshire, is a specialist school for girls and boys aged 11 to 19 with SEMH and/or ASC difficulties. The school provides a warm, welcoming and relaxed environment for young people who are resident within Priory Queenswood residential childcare facilities and who are unable to attend mainstream education because of their SEMH/ASC difficulties/needs.

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

Disclosure

Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.