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Teacher of Computing

Teacher of Computing

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Alcester, Warwickshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
23 October 2018

Job overview

We are currently looking to recruit a highly competent teacher of Computing, who is able to deliver a range of courses at both KS4 and 5. We are looking for a hardworking teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for teaching who can employ a range of teaching styles to develop and motivate students to reach their potential.    

The successful candidate will:  

• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills in his/her specialist subjects and a detailed knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum programmes of study 

• Understand for his/her specialist subjects the framework of 11-18 qualifications and the routes of progression through it, together with developments in the 14 – 19 Framework 

• Have the potential to teach a second subject.   

At St. Benedict’s we value our teachers for their creativity, individuality, imagination and flair. We are a small supportive team who look out for each other and work hard. The students at St Benedict's are motivated, thirsty for knowledge and job satisfaction is high. The school has a strong partnership between parents, teachers and students. If you enjoy teaching all abilities of students who want to learn, then this is the right school for you.   

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an amazing team in this successful and happy school. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged.  For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please email Mrs. Casey Laishley, HR Assistant on laishley.c@st-benedicts.org or call 01789 762 888   

Closing date: 23 October 2018

Interviews: TBC  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement. COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

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About St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict’s Catholic High School is a mixed, mainstream, Roman Catholic secondary school in Alcester, Warwickshire. It caters to students aged 11 to 18 and has approximately 851 pupils enrolled. 

St Benedict’s Catholic High School was founded in 1963 as a voluntary-aided school administered by Warwickshire County Council and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. The school is named after Saint Benedict of Nursia, the patron saint of Europe and students. 

A purpose-built £6m sixth-form building was opened in September 2011. 

Headteacher

Mr D. Hughes

Vision and values

St Benedict’s Catholic High School strives to "encourage, support and inspire young people and the wider school community in the journey of faith". It aims to create a family environment where everyone is valued and respected. Teachers work hard to support the intellectual, creative, physical, spiritual and religious development of every pupil.

St Benedict’s provides a broad curriculum that includes English, maths, science, Spanish, history, computing, geography, technology, art, music and PE, as well as RE. Pupils in Years 7 and 8 take part in a Curriculum Carousel where they take subjects such as dance and drama. 

The secondary school organises educational visits to places around the country and abroad, and creative activities such as school plays and poetry recitals. 

Ofsted report

“Students, staff and parents are, quite rightly, proud to be associated with this school. All groups of students make excellent progress, regardless of their background or ability level. Students’ attainment has been significantly above average over time, including in English and mathematics. Teaching is outstanding. Lesson activities are planned extremely well to ensure they are demanding and exciting.”

View St Benedict’s Catholic School’s latest Ofsted report 

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