Computer Science Teacher
Wellow House School
Newark
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 3 May 2024
Job overview
We are looking for an exceptional Computer Science Teacher to join our school. Could that be you?
As our Computer Science Teacher, you will be at the forefront of a revolution in tech education. Your mission? To captivate minds, spark imaginations and cultivate a love for all things code. From Python to JavaScript, you will guide students through the exciting world of programming, algorithms and beyond.
About Wellow House School
Wellow House School is an independent school for 3 to 16 year-olds in Newark, Nottinghamshire. We pride ourselves on our thriving and happy school where excellence and a love of learning are nurtured. Our small class sizes allow our students to gain a personalised education and provide our staff with a more manageable workload.
We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have an abundance of opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.
About the Role and You
Contract type: Part-time, permanent, 0.4 FTE
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start date: September 2024
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Planning, delivering and assessing engaging Computer Science lessons for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students.
- Craft dynamic lesson plans that turn abstract concepts into real-world applications.
- Foster a learning environment where every student feels valued and nurtured.
- Bringing learning to life with hands-on projects, coding challenges and interactive activities.
- Empower students to think critically, problem solve effectively and creatively and embrace the endless possibilities of technology.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
- Has QTS (essential).
- Has at least 1 year’s experience teaching.
- Has experience designing and implementing inspirational and engaging schemes of work.
- Is flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic.
- Has a deep understanding of Computer Science.
Why Wellow House?
- You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives during their crucial developmental years.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment that values your expertise and ideas.
- Small class sizes.
- Access to excellent resources and facilities to support your teaching and learning strategies.
- Bursaries for dependent children at any Alpha School.
- Pastoral development
- Bonus offered for our ‘Refer a Friend Scheme’.
- Wellness programme.
- Lunch provided.
If you feel like this role aligns with your skill set and experience, we encourage you to apply!
We look forward to welcoming you to Wellow House.
Wellow House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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About Wellow House School
Wellow House School is an independent, co-educational preparatory school in Nottinghamshire. Located in Newark, it accommodates 150 students aged 2-13. The School began as a preparatory school for boys aged 7-13 in 1971, in the kitchen and sitting room of a family home in Ravenscar. The school began welcoming girls in the early 1980s and the pre-prep was added in 1986.
We place great emphasis on providing a supportive, caring educational environment at the school with pastoral care a central element of life at Wellow House. With small classes throughout, teachers are able to educate, encourage and nurture pupils on an individual level and help in the development of their knowledge, character and personality. The vibrant learning environment is one where children feel safe, happy and challenged to always achieve their best.
Headteacher
Stephen Thompson
Values and vision
Wellow House School aims to provide a broad curriculum for its students and for each pupil to hone their own strengths and talents. Their family-orientated approach to learning means every student is known by all members of staff and their progress can be accurately monitored. Sport is also an important aspect of the students’ education. The school boasts a heated, indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, tennis court and hockey and rugby pitches.
Wellow House prioritises English and maths, encouraging speaking, listening and reading skills as well as numeracy skills in all of its students. The school also fosters creative work in art and design and encourages sport in everyday life, enabled by excellent facilities.
ISI report
"Overall, pupils’ achievement is good. From the EYFS onwards, pupils are successfully educated and the school’s aims are fulfilled. Standards are above average, and many pupils make good progress over time in relation to their ability. Pupils benefit from and enjoy an all-round education and achieve a commendable range of successes in curricular and extra-curricular activities, particularly in sport, where several achieve county recognition."
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