Teacher of Computer Science

“Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student’s experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve to their highest potential.”

The Role

As a new school we pride ourselves on our streamlined, innovative approach to ICT with all of our students having their own devices. We are looking for a passionate, talented and rigorous Computer Science teacher to join our school to deliver lessons to the year groups 7-11.

The successful candidate will have the exciting and unique opportunity to help shape the GCSE and A Level curriculum which is bespoke, challenging, innovative  and fit for the needs of 21st century life. 

We have regular CPD specifically on new software and applications to enhance learning. We have systems that are designed to help reduce paperwork and administration. We are a Google school and this is an area that we want to push as our students and staff are keen to learn more and ICT/Computer Science is already popular at the school. 

We are looking for an inspirational teacher who embraces creativity, innovation and is always looking for the very best practice in teaching.  They will share the School's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve at high levels.  

Hoe Valley School is:

An oversubscribed secondary school which opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking (Sixth Form opens in 2023)

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2018

Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11

Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be ‘work-ready’ and the traits of excellent global citizens

Following the national curriculum offering an extended day allowing time for additional Maths and English along with time for all students to complete their homework during the compulsory day

A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas

Opening a STEAM focussed academic 6th Form in September 2023

Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the ‘real world’ of business, higher education and the local community

In a state of the art new School in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking, with two dedicated ICT areas

Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work / life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes  

About Us  

• Our staff have access to a cycle to work scheme, reduced gym membership at our neighbouring sports facilities and convenient free parking at our School  
• We have extended School days which allow for longer holidays to recognise and reward the commitment of our staff  
• The School is committed to offering bespoke professional development pathways to all members of staff and would ensure the successful candidate has a development programme in place

About You  

• You will have a bachelor's degree at a 2.1 or higher in a relevant discipline  
• You will have Qualified teacher status through a PGCE, GTP or other international equivalent  
• You will have Computer Science at A-level standard or equivalent  
• You will have excellent subject knowledge in relevant disciplines  
• You will have experience of designing and delivering exciting, challenging and personalised lessons  
• You can show evidence of holding high aspirations for young people

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a School's development  at an 'outstanding' school  and to see your career grow as the School grows.

Please send applications and queries to recruitment@hoevalleyschool.org.

Deadline for application is:

Tuesday 19th October 2021

Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

Only fully completed application forms received by the stated deadline for applications will be accepted as valid applications.

CV’s will not be accepted as applications.  No recruitment agencies please.