Teacher of Computer Science

We are looking for a talented and dedicated teacher to join our committed team. The Computer Science Team at Weald is a dedicated and enthusiastic team of specialists who strive to engage and excite students across all year groups. We aim to support and promote the development of the students in our care into independent learners who can think creatively in order to reach their full potential and to achieve outstanding results. We pride ourselves on constantly looking to push the boundaries, ever looking for new ways to enhance the learning experience of the students. We are keen to try new things, to learn from others and constantly reflect on our practice to ensure the experience we provide meets the needs of our learners and prepares them to question, to challenge and be challenged, to enjoy and to succeed both at Weald and beyond. We are delighted that many of our students go on to read Computer Science and IT related subjects at University.

We offer Computer Science across all three key stages and our results at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 are excellent. Computer Science is optional at GCSE level. We have a large cohort of enthusiastic students studying the subject at GCSE and A-Level and the subject has been well established over the many years that both courses have been offered at Weald. The school teaches the OCR specification at GCSE and A-Level.

Application Closing Date: Friday 9th June 2023, 9am*

Interview Date: W/C 12th June 2023

*Please note, interviews and appointments are likely to be arranged where a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date. We encourage early applications.

Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application. Employment will be conditional upon the School being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks. 

The School will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the School to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so.

This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.