Teacher of Computing
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
Wandsworth
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2020
- Apply by:
- 20 April 2020
Job overview
Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School is a successful and over-subscribed non-selective school, with an excellent reputation, located in South-west London.
We are looking for a strong Computing teacher to join a successful team of teachers in the Business Studies and Computing Department and build upon current academic success.
In 2019:
• 50% of pupils achieved grade 9-5 in GCSE Computing
• 57% A*-C and impressively 43% achieved A*-B with a positive value added score compared to other students nationally, In A Level Computing
Located close to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club, Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School is well connected to central London and the West end, as well as the tranquil Surrey country-side by exceptional transport links. Yet, still within the Inner London Weighting area, which add a significant increase to salary.
Saint Cecilia’s is a vibrant school of approx. 950 pupils with a thriving academic Sixth Form. A caring Christian community, together with a close-knit team of dedicated teaching and support staff have achieved excellent academic success.
In 2019 the school maintained its position as one of the highest performing schools in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
At GCSE:
• overall progress 8 was +0.32
• attainment 8 was 51.4.
• 88% of pupils achieved 9-4 grades in English and 78% achieved 9-4 grades in Maths.
At A Level:
• 24% of grades were A*-A
• 55% of grades were A*-B
• Many leavers gain places at prestigious Russell Group Universities, including Oxbridge.
Are you ready to join a team of dedicated teachers, in a Good school which aspires to be Great?
Are you ready to be a part of a school and department who’s goals are to provide a Great Curriculum, establish Great Learning and building a culture of Great Professionalism and Great Partnerships? All in a caring, supportive Christian Ethos?
An ideal candidate would be an experienced teacher able to teach Computing at KS5
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check
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About Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
- Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
- Sutherland Grove, Southfields
- London
- SW18 5JR
- United Kingdom
THE AIMS OF THE SCHOOL
Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School is a co-educational comprehensive school for pupils aged 11–18 years specialising in the teaching of Music and Mathematics.
As a Christian school, we are proud to declare that we exist to ‘Glorify God through outstanding, enjoyable education’.
The school values the uniqueness of each individual as a person made in the image of God, entitled to teaching and learning opportunities which will enable him or her to become a confident, competent, caring and self-reliant person, fully prepared for adult life and the world of work in modern Britain.
In order to fulfil its Mission Statement, the school seeks:
•To develop the whole child.
•To promote the highest standards of academic achievement, motivation and self-discipline in all pupils.
•To ensure high quality teaching and learning in all subjects and at all key stages.
•To encourage each individual child to develop her or his talents to the full.
•To ensure that everyone is treated equally and with respect.
•To develop in pupils an awareness and appreciation of spiritual, moral, social and cultural values and attitudes.
•To help pupils develop creative, lively and critically enquiring minds and the ability to question and discuss rationally.
•To promote an awareness of our place in, dependency on and respect for the world environment.
•To promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
At Saint Cecilia’s we believe that pupils should enjoy and learn from their everyday experiences, both in and out of school, valuing their school days as part of a process of lifelong learning. Fulfilment grows from a sense of personal achievement and pupils are given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of educational and recreational activities, including decision-making. Teaching is organised to enable pupils to work individually as well as in groups, cooperatively and well as competitively. Assessment of pupils’ work accentuates positive achievement as well as provides direction for future improvement.
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