Teacher of Computing
Walthamstow Hall Senior School
Sevenoaks
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2018
Job overview
Walthamstow Hall is a selective, academic, day school for girls in the heart of Sevenoaks. It was founded in 1838 as an inter-denominational boarding school for the daughters of Christian missionaries and retains its broadly Christian ethos. It has always been an aim of the school to promote an intelligent understanding of the Christian faith and the school welcomes girls of all faiths. The school enjoys a fine setting with extensive views of the North Downs and Weald. Our friendly and talented staff are at the heart of our success.
The School has a new state-of-the-Art £5m+ Sixth Form Centre, which was opened in December 2017. There is regular capital investment in ICT development and there is a clear commitment to the professional development of all staff.
Miss Stephanie Ferro, the Headmistress, took up her post in January 2018 from The Lady Eleanor Holles School, having worked in Senior Leadership in a number of distinguished schools including Wimbledon High School and Redland High School.
There are approximately 600 pupils in the school 3 - 18. The Junior School (3 - 11 years) is on a separate site. The majority of girls from our Junior School join us at 11+, along with pupils from 20 or so other feeder schools locally. At 11+ there is a three form entry, going to four forms in Year 9. We also have entry at 13+ and 16+, and retention into Sixth Form is strong. The school encourages high standards in academic work and personal relationships at all levels.
Walthamstow Hall has its own enhanced salary scale based on DfE scales. Accommodation may be available.
The school is seeking to appoint a well-qualified graduate to teach approximately 0.5 of a timetable within the dynamic and successful Computing Department. The person appointed will be an enthusiast for their subject, with secure programming skills and the ability to communicate with girls at all levels. The ability to offer Computer Science at A Level is desirable.
All girls study Computing from Year 7 to Year 9, including some digital literacy, programming and Computer Science theory. In Years 10-11 the department offers the Cambridge IGCSE in Computer Science.
Since September 2017, girls in Years 12-13 study the Cambridge International A Level in Computer Science, in place of the outgoing A Level in ICT. The department attracts students with a wide range of interests and academic ability. Nearly all progress to undergraduate studies at the university of their choice.
The department also offers the lunchtime Computer Bugs club to encourage girls in Years 7 and 8 and enhance their understanding of programming and Computing applications, supported and encouraged by Year 12 students who enjoy being ‘digital leaders’.
General purpose ICT facilities include a suite of PCs with an interactive whiteboard and iPads which may be booked as required. Specialist resources include Raspberry Pi computers, Microsoft .Net Gadgeteer kits, BBC Micro:bits and a Lego MindStorms robotics kit.
Whilst the school would like to recruit an experienced teacher of Computing, this rôle could also be a career-change opportunity for a candidate who combines excellent programming skills with the temperament to be an inspiring teacher. In recent years a number of capable individuals have achieved their Qualified Teacher Status with the school’s support.
It may be possible to combine this role with another subject, therefore creating a full-time role. If this is of interest, please ask for more details.
Applications should be made on the School’s Application Form and should be accompanied by a handwritten covering letter to Miss Ferro. Please email the Headmistress's PA, Ms Kate Lippiatt to request details: hmpa@whall.school
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21 February (by 12 noon)
Interviews will take place on Monday 26 February
About Walthamstow Hall Senior School
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in working at Walthamstow Hall. We educate girls with academic potential to lead confident, challenging and fulfilling lives in the 21st century.
School Ethos
We believe in a true understanding of the root meaning of the word education, from the Latin verb educo: I lead forth, I raise up. Not, ‘I cram full of facts or I make to jump through hoops’. At Walthamstow Hall, pupils will discover that learning is an active process which enables them to get personally involved, not one which just passively happens to them.
We offer pupils an environment based on trust, security and friendship, where they have the confidence to try to be their best. And by confidence we don’t mean brash or arrogant. We mean that, whether innately ebullient, or whether quite shy, Wally girls are characterised by a quiet assurance that comes from knowing who they are and, moreover, that they are valued for who they are, by us and by each other. This, we believe, is the best preparation for whatever life has in store.
School Details
There are approximately 580 pupils in the School 3 - 18, of which 442 are currently at Senior School. The Junior School (2 - 11 years) is on a separate site. The majority of girls from our Junior School join us at 11+, along with pupils from other feeder Schools locally. We also have entry at 13+ and 16+, and retention into Sixth Form is strong.
Employee benefits include:
- Enhanced salary scale based on DfE scales
- Fees concession for daughters. The School has a separate fees concession arrangement with Tonbridge School for sons of staff (13-18 years) and at Prep level with the New Beacon School for sons of teaching staff
- Membership of the relevant School’s Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Refreshments/meals during term time
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Use of the School’s Fitness Room and Swimming Pool (at allocated times)
- Free onsite parking
- Wellbeing package
- Ongoing training and development
For all enquiries, please contact Ms Louise Chamberlain: headmistress@whall.school 01732 451334.
Walthamstow Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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