Teacher of Computer Science (optional Digital Lead)

The role:

Portsmouth High School is seeking a well-qualified and engaged Teacher of Computer Science from September 2023. 

The successful candidate will contribute to providing an excellent education for all the school’s pupils, offering support to individual students. They will also contribute to the school’s caring and effective pastoral system. Applicants should be able to teach our inquisitive and confident students from Key Stage 3 to 5. 

The additional responsibility of school Digital Lead is also on offer for experienced and knowledgeable teachers able to share best practice in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning using digital resources.

Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs alike are welcome.

The Department:

Computer Science is a popular subject taught in a spacious, dedicated IT suite equipped with Lenovo desktop computers which pupils can use in addition to their own devices. At Key Stage 4, we currently teach using the OCR J277 GCSE syllabus and have an excellent uptake of students at this level. We also offer AQA A-level to sixth form students at Key Stage 5.

The school has a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy to enable digital learning in any subject. The school has reliable site-wide WiFi, a fast and stable connection to the Internet and uses the Microsoft Office 365 platform.

The school:

Portsmouth High School pupils are happy, healthy, confident and balanced giving them an unparalleled preparation for life.

The school is located in Southsea, an attractive region on the south coast which has retained much of its original Georgian character. Transport links (road, rail and sea) are excellent allowing easy access to South Downs and London. The school is a dynamic place to work, offering a range of career opportunities and benefits and is committed to staff wellbeing. 

We are part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) which is the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be accompanied by a letter addressed to the Headmistress, outlining why you would be suitable for the post, plus the academic qualifications form.

If you have any queries, please email hr@por.gdst.net or telephone 023 9282 6714.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 8 February 2023.

Interview date: Thursday 23 February 2023.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included

The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role will involve daily contact with children teaching lessons and as form tutor. The Teacher of Computer Science will therefore be engaging in regulated activity and an Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks, Childcare disqualification declaration, and Prohibition from Teaching checks will be required. All school staff have a responsibility to work in accordance with statutory requirements and GDST Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and procedures. The school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures can be found here: https://www.portsmouthhigh.co.uk/policies