Teacher of ICT

  

Teacher of ICT:   NQTs are welcome to apply.

(One year contract in the first instance)

Required for September 2018.  Pay scale: MTPS (place on scale dependent on experience). Applications from NQTs are welcome.

Patcham High School is an 11–16 comprehensive school of 1050 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham. The school is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and we are in an exciting phase of development to become ‘Outstanding’. We are known for our innovative approach and we value CPD very highly.

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of ICT. There is some flexibility to create a timetable to suit the strengths of the applicant. There would be potential to turn this into a permanent position. 

ICT is taught alongside Computer Science to years 7 & 8 during discrete one hour a week lessons, with ICT and Computer Science being taught separately by specialists at Key Stage 4. Currently we have two classes per cohort following the ICT route. The successful applicant would be expected to teach both key stages and deliver an ICT qualification in Key Stage 4. 

The ICT & Computing department is a friendly, and supportive department who look forward to welcoming an additional staff member. We are a passionate department who actively promote trips and extra-curricular activities, which has resulted in very active after school clubs the successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness to help grow the extracurricular activities available to our students and demonstrate a passion for ICT.

The successful candidate will:

· Have a passion for ICT and Computing (Key Stage 3)

· Have a love of teaching and learning 

· Have a commitment to young people and their development

· Have outstanding interpersonal skills

· Be committed to making lessons exciting and engaging for our students

· Continually reflect upon and improve their practice 

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in furthering your career please download an application pack (also available on our school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/). Where possible, please email your completed application form to the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Holmes, either by email or by telephone to 01273 543484.

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

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We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available.

Closing date: Tuesday 5th June 2018 at 1pm

Interviews: To be confirmed