Teacher of Computing/Computer Science with Mathematics
Ashford School
Ashford, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 December 2017
Job overview
Salary by negotiation and dependent on skills, attributes and qualifications of the successful candidate. Applications are welcomed from qualified teachers and from experienced graduates who wish to train with us. Ashford School is a leading Teaching School with years of experience in training inspiring teachers.
This is a rare opportunity for a well-qualified and passionate computing teacher/graduate looking to develop their career at one of the UK’s leading coeducational, independent schools.
Computing is taught up to GCSE and Computer Science at A Level. As one of our teachers you will use your imagination, commitment and ambition to challenge our students to enjoy computing and possess the insight and enthusiasm to convey its intricacies in an engaging and adventurous way. The ability to teach Maths would be a distinct advantage.
With an excellent degree in a directly relevant subject and industry/teaching experience you should be accustomed to or capable of guiding students of the highest ability. Ability, character and drive are critical factors.
You will enjoy a welcoming, comfortable and well-resourced environment and be provided with assistance from a range of support staff. All teachers act as tutors and are expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the School. Single person or couple accommodation may be available in return for boarding duties.
Ashford School is one of the UK's leading coeducational, independent schools and was voted Independent School of the Year 2010/11 and again in 2014/15. The School was endorsed as outstandingly successful in every category during the most recent inspection in 2014. In September 2014, Ashford School became a Teaching School, only one of four Independent Schools in the UK to do so.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
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About Ashford School
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Ashford School is one of the UK's leading coeducational independent day and boarding school, founded in 1898. Ashford has all the benefits of being a school of individual character, coupled with the security and support offered by membership of the United Learning group of independent schools and academies. We are proud that the School is able to provide a seamless learning journey for children from 3 months to 18 years on a beautiful campus in the heart of Kent.
Ashford School, East Hill:
Our Senior School and Bridge Nursery make up Ashford School’s beautiful 25-acre campus close to the centre of Ashford and surrounded by Kent countryside.
The Senior School occupies a site in a prominent position in the busy and growing commuter town of Ashford and is close to the International Station. It has on-site playing fields, floodlit Astroturf pitch, tennis and netball courts, as well as a recently opened Sports Centre complete with gyms, fitness suite and an indoor swimming pool. The school’s boarding houses are on campus. Further playing fields and sports facilities, including a second floodlit Astroturf pitch, can be found on a 40-acre site adjacent to the Prep School and are well used by both Senior and Prep students.
Ashford School, Great Chart:
Ashford Prep School is situated in the beautiful village of Great Chart on the outskirts of Ashford. The site also includes our Prep School Nursery and in 2018 our custom-designed Stables Nursery opened. The site includes beautiful playing fields, an indoor swimming pool, flood-lit Astroturf pitch, indoor gym and a well-appointed Sports Pavilion.
The early years provision has its own dedicated and well-resourced accommodation and staff.
Our students
Currently, approximately 500 students attend the Senior School (aged 11 to 18), including around 120 boarders. It is expected that the number of Senior School students will increase over the next ten years and developments are being planned to allow for this growth. Around 500 students also currently attend the Prep School and Nurseries (aged 0-11).
Our location
Ashford is extremely well connected. London St Pancras can be reached by train in 37 minutes thanks to Ashford International Station’s position on the High Speed Line (HS1). The Eurotunnel is a 15-minute drive away, and the Port of Dover can be reached in 30 minutes.
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