Information Technology Teacher (maternity cover)

The IT Teacher will be responsible for the developing, planning, maintaining and implementing the academic and IT infrastructure at St Piran’s. The role will require the candidate to plan, monitor, record and report on the appropriate lessons to children ensuring that they know how to use ICT safely. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• a proven track record as an outstanding teacher and leader of IT
• a strong sense of teamwork and good drive and initiative; very enthusiastic and motivated with an excellent ’can-do’ approach
• an appropriate leadership style in line with the school culture
• a degree or equivalent in Information Technology
• a strong understanding of running an ICT function in academic; or complex, environment
• knowledge of safety and safeguarding requirements

St Piran’s is a vibrant, happy and successful co-educational preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years where every child is a valued member of the school community, and we provide them with the support, encouragement and opportunities to tackle personal obstacles, achieve high standards and fulfil their true potential.

Being part of the school also provides significant benefits to staff, this includes:

• Full- time permanent work, working term-time only
• Your working hours will be Monday to Friday, normally between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm
• Statutory Annual leave entitlement
• Staff Pension Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Freshly prepared meals are available from the School catering facilities during term-time

Further information about this position and how to apply can be found via the school website https://www.stpirans.co.uk/contact-us/staff-vacancies. Please ensure you complete the application form https://forms.office.com/r/w3pn73cdb7, CVs alone cannot be accepted. A CV may be submitted to support the application form.

Closing date: 10 January 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and schedule interview accordingly, we reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time. Please apply as soon as possible.

St Piran's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening including checks with current and/or previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.