Teacher of Computer Science
Thomas Telford School
Telford and Wrekin
- Expired
- Salary:
- Negotiable (depending on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 10 February 2025
Job overview
Thomas Telford School seeks a Teacher of Computer Science to join our successful Computer Science Department. Computer Science is offered in both KS4 and Post-16 level (OCR GCSE Computer Science, OCR GCE Computer Science), as well as delivering Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia in KS4. Additionally, the department delivers an engaging series of lessons encompassing the key elements of Computer Science and Information and Communication Technology at KS3.
The department benefits from well-equipped dedicated computer classrooms, including interactive Smart Boards. The department uses a wide range of software to deliver each subject, including Integrated Development Environments (Apache NetBeans, Python Idle), team collaboration software (Microsoft Teams and OneNote) and network monitoring software (Impero).
This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and innovative teacher seeking to join a successful department in a unique learning environment.
Application forms and details about the post can be downloaded from www.ttsonline.net. Please send your application form to The Associate Headmaster, Mr Ian Rawlings, Thomas Telford School, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW, or email hr@ttsonline.net.
Please apply immediately as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.
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About Thomas Telford School
Thomas Telford School is a mixed, non-denominational, mainstream school with sixth form, situated in Telford, Shropshire. The school admits students aged 11-18 and has a reputation for outstanding GCSE results. In 2014, 100% of Year 11 students gained five or more A*-C GCSE passes.
Thomas Telford School was formed as a City Technology College in 1991 specialising in mathematics, technology and science. It is sponsored by The Mercers’ Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It is also a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England.
Headteacher
Mr Ian Rawlings
Values and vision
Thomas Telford School is passionate about raising standards and its approach to learning reflects this. The curriculum includes Music, Drama and Dance activities to ensure a broad education. With more time in the school day, students get the chance to spend extra time on important subject areas.
The school forms partnerships with local businesses and students have access to more than 600 industry contacts. Sixth-form students get the opportunity to work for up to two weeks a year with employers.
Ofsted report
“Thomas Telford School continues to strive and achieve excellence in all it does. The determined drive of the headteacher for the best for every student underpins the school's success. All the staff share this vision. In this school, it is 'cool to work'. There is meticulous attention to every detail. As the headteacher explained, 'It is the little things which add up and together become more than the whole.' The school believes every student can achieve highly, consequently every student, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, makes outstanding progress. Standards achieved are the highest in England.”
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