Teacher of Computer Science
Testwood School
Hampshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main or Upper Pay Range. Salary negotiable depending upon experience and expertise. Applications from NQT's welcomed.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn Term September 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2019
Job overview
Testwood School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teacher of Computer Science for September, 2019.
Do not apply for this job if you want to teach spreadsheets, presentations and how to produce endless reports. However, if you can explain how to convert decimal to binary and how the London tube map is a perfect example of abstraction then read on.
We are looking to employ the right person who can teach Computing and ICT in a department which has a progressive and challenging curriculum across KS3 and KS4. Among the many different topics, you would teach young people how data travels across the internet, to create music using binary, and many different ways of using algorithms.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for teachers who are imaginative, creative and inspiring to work in a supportive, energetic and innovative school where students achieve well and which is highly-regarded in the local community. We would love to work with an engaging, warm and committed individual who is committed to the school strapline: ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day.’
You would teach both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 3 classes to young people who are keen to do well, although sometimes they do need a little push along the way. Students here are active users of the cloud and remote working facilities.
The school is located in the town of Totton which is located close to the nearby city buzz of Southampton, the charm of the old city of Winchester and the idyllic outdoors of the New Forest just a few minutes away. Transport links to London are excellent for those who like to explore further afield.
Full details and application forms can be downloaded from our website: www.testwood.hants.sch.uk. Please send your completed application form to Jayne Baker, Headteacher’s P.A. Her email address is: j.baker@testwood.hants.sch.uk
We positively encourage prospective candidates to visit our school prior to applying, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Jayne Baker to arrange this.
Closing date: 9am 23rd April 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed
Attached documents
About Testwood School
- Testwood School
- Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton
- Hampshire
- SO40 3ZW
- United Kingdom
Testwood School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-16 academy, situated in Southampton in Hampshire. The secondary school, which has 694 students on its roll, converted to academy status in 2011.
In 2004 the school became Testwood Sports College. However, in 2017, the headteacher and governors changed its name to Testwood School to reflect the excellence offered across the curriculum. While sport is no longer the school’s main focus, it still offers outstanding sporting facilities, provision and teaching expertise.
Headteacher
Mrs. J.A. Pitman
Values and vision
Testwood School aims to prepare every student for the future by providing them with the best curriculum choices and the most supportive pastoral care. The school believes its job is to provide students with everything they need to thrive and succeed. In partnership with parents and carers, teachers aim to ensure a happy, challenging and rewarding experience.
The school believes the Testwood student is one who: loves learning; learns independently, as well as in a team; collaborates and explores through enquiry-based tasks; and most importantly is happy.
Ofsted report
“Together with your senior leadership team, you have continued to foster high expectations and ensure that Testwood School offers a safe and happy environment where pupils are keen to learn. The continued success of the school is based on leaders’ knowledge of your pupils, a determination to help them achieve well, and hardworking, dedicated staff. Staff are fully supportive of the direction you set for your school, and they feel proud to work at Testwood School. Parents and carers were keen to share how much they value your passion, commitment and leadership as headteacher. One parent said, ‘Mrs Pitman is a fantastic headteacher, so very enthusiastic, easily approachable and a credit to the school.’
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