Teacher of Computing and IT

Wheatley Park School

Everyone Learning - Everyone Caring

11-18 Academy and member of the River Learning Trust

1090 on roll   208 Sixth Form

Teacher of Computing and IT

From September 2021

1.0FTE

An exciting opportunity has arisen to teach computing and IT at Wheatley Park when its popularity is soaring. Computing is a strength in our school and we are seeking a colleague who is passionate about their subject and committed to developing their practice as we continue to find opportunities to further improve the outcomes and experience for our students. Our work with technology across the curriculum, where every student and member of staff has their own personal Chromebook, is important to us; we are proud to be a Google Reference School. 

All students study Computing at KS3 in discrete lessons and a growing number are opting to take IT or Computing into KS4 and beyond. We currently offer AQA Computer Science and Cambridge Nationals in IT at KS4 and AQA Computer Science at KS5. Outside of the classroom, we are engaged with local businesses to offer opportunities to students, and have an enthusiastic group of programmers in Computing Club. 

We offer you:

● The support of a hardworking, motivated and innovative subject leader within the department and beyond, in our school  where we are committed to caring for every individual. 

● Your own, well resourced teaching room and department base. 

● Opportunities to teach at all key stages, covering both IT and Computing. 

Situated just east of Oxford on a unique parkland site, Wheatley Park School is a successful 11- 18 academy with a stimulating, comprehensive intake. Our vision is to be a sustainably outstanding school in accordance with our values of Everyone Learning and Everyone Caring. You can learn more about our school by viewing our welcome video here.

Our school is part of the River Learning Trust; our collective vision is to be a Trust where pupils and staff thrive in schools which demonstrate:

● all-round education, academic success, lifelong learning and strength of character

● sustainable continuous improvement; no school standing still

● all schools being good and outstanding, or improving rapidly

● collaboration that is raising standards, and reducing workload

● where pupils, staff, parents and communities value all we do to support the best possible outcomes and experiences for our children and young people

If you would like to know more, or arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Pat Mason (HR Manager) on 01865 877634 or by email to pmason@wheatleypark.org.  Full details can be found on our website www.wheatleypark.org  Applications for this post can only be accepted via the TES website. To find out more about the River Learning Trust, please visit www.riverlearningtrust.org.

Closing date: 9am  Monday 17th May 2021

Interview date: To be confirmed after shortlisting

Wheatley Park School and the River Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and preventing extremism.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community. 

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

NOTE 1: Some cautions, reprimands, warnings and convictions are protected under the DBS filtering process and you do not have to disclose them.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 [exceptions] Order 1975 [2013 and 2020] provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions and cautions are considered "protected." This means that they do not need to be disclosed to an employer  and, if they are disclosed, an employer cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found here https://hub.unlock.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/What-will-be-filtered-by-the-DBS.pdf  

NOTE 2: if you are under 18 it is no longer a legal requirement for you to disclose any cautions you hold

Wheatley Park School,  Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QH

Tel: 01865 872441  Fax: 01865 877666

www.wheatleypark.org