Teacher of Computer Science
Peter Symonds College
Hampshire
- £24,765 - £40,418 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- full time equivalent
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter
- Apply by:
- 9 November 2020
Job overview
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.
We seek a new member of staff to join the team to teach Computer Science, starting in January or as soon as possible thereafter. The Computer Science and IT teams work closely together, collaborating and sharing resources in their work with approximately 300 students across the two subjects. The College has an excellent programme of staff development activities and offers good opportunities for career development.
You will have a good honours degree in Computer Science or a related subject, featuring software development; secure skills in Visual Studio 2010 or above and, ideally, the ability to program in C#. You will either have experience in teaching at A level or be able to demonstrate the potential to do this, hence this role is open to experienced, newly qualified or unqualified teachers who will to commit to train. It may suit a computer scientist or software developer graduate seeking a new direction in a truly rewarding role. The hours are open to negotiation.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 9 November 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 17 November 2020
More details and information on how to apply are available on our website at www.psc.ac.uk under Staff Vacancies. If you require further assistance please email jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number 47/20.
We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.
About Peter Symonds College
Peter Symonds College is a sixth form provider in Winchester, Hampshire with approximately 4,000 students aged 16-19, the majority of whom are studying A level. There is also a thriving adult provision with around 3,000 enrolments each year, ranging from leisure to HE and including teacher training. The College has two co-educational boarding houses accommodating over 70 students, including those from the Falklands Islands overseas territory.
The town of Winchester has a population of 45,000, and is known for its landmark cathedral and for an exceptional range of cultural activities. It is frequently cited in surveys as one of the best places to live in the UK. The College is a five minute walk from Winchester rail station.
Principal
Sara Russell
Values and vision
'Counting in Ones' is our motto and is the key principle which guides everything we do. Value added is good and the large majority of our students progress to higher education, many to Russell Group universities. A large number of our students each year, usually around fifty, are able to secure places at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Pastoral support is well resourced and students also benefit from an unusual range of music, sporting and other enrichment opportunities.
Ofsted
“Capacity to improve is outstanding. The outstanding performance identified at the last inspection has been maintained and aspects improved. Leadership and management are excellent and staff at all levels share a commitment to achieving the best for individual students. Managers and teachers are reflective and self-critical. Quality assurance procedures are highly effective in promoting continuous improvement.”
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