Teacher for Computing & Innovative Technologies

The Children’s Hospital School at Great Ormond Street & UCH 

Teacher for Computing & Innovative Technologies 

Required September 2018 one-year contract

Inner London Pay Scale + SEN allowance

(not suitable for NQTs)

We are looking for an experienced full time secondary Computing Teacher with drive, enthusiasm and resilience to join our successful and supportive teaching team working on the wards and in our schoolrooms. This post is initially for one year only but there is a possibility that it may be extended.

‘’Teachers are extremely skilled in adapting activities and levels of support to meet the needs of every student they teach. This ensures that students are engaged purposefully and make as much progress as they can.’’ OFSTED 2014

The role is varied and will include:

· delivering the computing curriculum up to GCSE level

· teaching computing to pupils of primary school age

· potentially teaching a second subject area, preferably in areas such as film, media studies or the humanities.

The use of technology is integral to our teaching and there is a real opportunity for the right candidate to support the school’s ongoing vision in the use of innovative technologies. We are eager to continue developing our use of technologies that will inspire, engage and motivate all our pupils throughout the curriculum.‘Teachers use technology very effectively.’ OFSTED 2014 

We encourage interested applicants to read our website carefully http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/the-childrens-hospital-school/.  You will quickly see that you are applying to an extremely creative, successful school with a clear ethos of achievement, continuity and enjoyment for our truly exceptional pupils.

‘’The behaviour in lessons is exemplary and the students mirror the positive relationships modelled by adults.’’ OFSTED 2014

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS  extended to 12 noon Monday 14th May 2018  

INTERVIEWS       w/c 21st May 2018  

Please note we cannot accommodate visits prior to applications and we will only contact those candidates who are shortlisted for interview. Tours of the school will be offered as part of the interview process.    

Any queries should be made by email to vacancy@gosh.camden.sch.uk. Please do NOT call the School directly. We will not accept or respond to CVs or incomplete application forms. 

The Children’s Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, pass a health check and have at least two supportive references (including most recent employer).