Teacher of Computer Science (Secondary)

Full Time Teacher of Computer Science (Secondary)

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: Teacher Main Scale Outer London with a potential RnR for the right candidate.

“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say it is friendly, warm and safe. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers.” 

“Teachers are enthusiastic subject experts. They check pupils’ understanding often. Pupils’ work and attitudes to learning reflect teachers’ high expectations.”

Pupils flourish here. They work hard in class and take their education seriously”

“The provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptionally well thought through”

“Leaders have high expectations of all pupils’ achievement”

“The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. Pupils are motivated by rewards for showing their positive attitudes, such as trying hard in class or being helpful around the school. They are polite and respectful and readily celebrate their peers’ successes”

Ofsted

An opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, successful, well-ordered and caring mixed comprehensive school for students aged eleven to sixteen in which students have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing.

At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing. All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staff.

We invest in our staff to help them to become the best possible teachers they can be. There are excellent opportunities for people who work hard. Effort is often recognised in career development. Many who came to us as NQTs now have substantial leadership roles. Our CPD programme and collegiate approach are highly effective.

If you are an inspiring, enthusiastic Teacher of Computer Science who recognises that the best practitioners always want to improve, we would like to talk to you. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward thinking school and faculty.  

Computing is embedded into our KS3 curriculum with dedicated periods on our timetable each week, along with an extra slot for Information Technology taught on a carousel through Years 7-9. GCSE Computer Science and BTEC Digital IT are currently options available for our KS4 cohort and remain popular choices.

We have 3 dedicated Computing suites which are fully equipped and have all been updated with new PCs in the past year. We are also a 1:1 Chromebook school with many students owning their own device to use inside and outside of school to support their learning. We are an Edtech Demonstrator school for the Department for Education and an internationally recognised Google Reference School. We have gained early access to the latest hardware and software as a result of this and are often asked to pilot new groundbreaking technology.

We understand the important role that computing and digital technologies play in the future of our school and students, which is why it is embedded into our whole school priorities and vision. We also have an Edtech Team consisting of a Director of Technology and a range of staff from our teaching, associate, middle leadership and senior leadership teams who are enthusiastic practitioners of enhancing teaching and learning with the effective use of technology, and we are excited about the next steps of this project.

Child places at Redden Court School are available for staff who are employed at the school (please ask for more details).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Redden Court School we are dedicated to building and embracing a diverse, inclusive and equitable school environment. This ensures that everyone is welcome, included and given the opportunity to take part. We recognise and celebrate the range of diverse qualities that we all bring. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

References from 2 previous employers will be sought prior to interview.

Deadline of Monday 20th May at 12pm.  Interviews will take place Wednesday 22nd May 2024.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.