Teacher of Computer Science or Business Studies
Woodrush High School
Wythall
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018 or there soonafter
- Apply by:
- 17 June 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Computer Science/ IT / and or Business Studies to start 1st September 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter.
We are looking for someone with the energy, enthusiasm, commitment, and creativity to join our vibrant Business and Computing Faculty where teachers work together and are encouraged to take measured risks and innovate to inspire all students to make excellent progress from their starting points.
We are looking for a teacher with a specialism in Computer Science, IT or Business Studies. We are able to offer this flexibility in order to employ the right person. Preferably the successful candidate should be able to teach their subject to key stage 3 and 4; however the ability to teach more than one subject and/or to key stage 5 would be an advantage.
Applications are welcomed from NQTs, recent entrants to the profession, or experienced teachers
Woodrush High School is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed Academy and has an excellent reputation locally and nationally. Our last three Ofsted inspections have been graded ‘Outstanding’ and we work extremely hard as a team to continually improve. We are a designated Teaching School and a National Support School committed to educational innovation. We are situated in a pleasant suburban area on the borders of Birmingham, Solihull and Worcestershire only 5 minutes from Junction 3 of the M4
Are you:
· Passionate about teaching your subject?
· Reflective and dedicated to improving your practice?
· A caring professional practitioner who can build positive relationships and ensure young people are engaged and motivated to learn?
You will join a vibrant department, where teachers work together and are encouraged to take measured risks and innovate to inspire all students to make excellent progress from their starting points
We can offer you:
· The benefit of being part of our Teaching School
· A wealth of CPD aimed at teachers at all stages and levels of experience
· Supportive Induction programme
· A high quality NQT induction programme (NQT Quality Mark gained 2016)
· Excellent opportunities for further development
· Gym membership at a reduced cost
Interested candidates are welcome to come and look around the school by prior appointment.
For more information on our school please download our application pack from our website where details can also be found on how to apply. www.woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk
Alternatively please contact Mrs Robinson Headteacher’s PA on 01564 823777 or email her at nrobinson@woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk to have a pack emailed or posted out to you
Closing date first post Monday 18th June interviews will take place on Friday 22nd June
Woodrush High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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
Attached documents
About Woodrush High School
- Woodrush High School
- Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B47 5JW
- United Kingdom
Woodrush High School is a mainstream, non-denominational, secondary academy for girls and boys aged 11-18. It is situated Wythall, Worcestershire, near the city of Birmingham.
Our recent Ofsted inspection, December 2018, categorised Woodrush as a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ Leadership & Management and Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare. It is a Teaching School and a recognised National Support School.
Headteacher
Mr J Barber
Values and vision
Woodrush High School believes learning is lifelong. It offers a calm, supportive and disciplined environment in which children can learn. Teachers believe students can always improve and must always strive to do so.
The secondary school respects individuals and believes in equality of opportunity for all. It is focused on doing everything it can to improve students’ chances in life and prides itself on being a big team that includes pupils, staff and parents. It embraces its community and its role in the local area.
Woodrush High School focuses on strong academic performance, but also puts emphasis on students learning life skills and taking part in extra-curricular activities, which range from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to the arts, music and sport.
'Morale at the school is exceptionally high. Teachers are proud to work at the school, they are fully engaged in leaders’ improvement drive and all share a common goal, namely, to make their school the best it can be.’ Ofsted 2018
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