Teacher of Maths and Computer Science
Ashford School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April or September 2021
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2021
Job overview
Are you a well-qualified, enthusiastic and passionate Maths and Computer Science teacher/graduate looking to develop your career at one of the UK’s leading coeducational, independent schools?
With an excellent degree in relevant subjects, you should be accustomed to or capable of guiding students of the highest ability. Commitment and drive are critical qualities for this role, as is a demonstrable curiosity and interest in the importance of Maths and Computer Science teaching.
As a teacher at Ashford School you will use your imagination, creativity and ambition to challenge our students to enjoy Maths and Computer Science. You will also possess the insight to convey the intricacies of these subjects in an engaging and adventurous way.
Maths is taught by eight subject specialists in a dedicated faculty area. The Edexcel specifications are taught at GCSE and A Level. Computer Science is part of the Science Faculty and OCR specifications are taught up to A Level. Teaching takes place in one dedicated IT suite which is equipped with an interactive whiteboard. All teaching staff and pupils in Years 7-11 have their own Surface Go.
Responding to the needs of the individual student is a vital aspect of a teacher’s role at Ashford School, whether this is during co-curricular activities, in one-to-one academic booster sessions or when guiding the most able through Oxbridge problems.
Teachers at Ashford enjoy a welcoming, comfortable and well-resourced environment and are provided with assistance from a range of support staff. All teachers act as Form Tutors and are expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the School. Single person accommodation may be available in return for boarding duties.
Please note this is a full-time position. The successful candidate will be able to teach Maths up to Key Stage Five and Computer Science up to Key Stage Four.
Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.
Salary by negotiation and dependent on skills, attributes and qualifications of the successful candidate. Applications are welcomed from graduates, NQTs or experienced teachers.
Ashford School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single school could.
Ashford School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
To Apply
Please apply online by clicking on the following link: https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2080245?cid=1567
Where teaching is better shared
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About Ashford School
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Ashford School is one of the UK's leading coeducational independent day and boarding school, founded in 1898. Ashford has all the benefits of being a school of individual character, coupled with the security and support offered by membership of the United Learning group of independent schools and academies. We are proud that the School is able to provide a seamless learning journey for children from 3 months to 18 years on a beautiful campus in the heart of Kent.
Ashford School, East Hill:
Our Senior School and Bridge Nursery make up Ashford School’s beautiful 25-acre campus close to the centre of Ashford and surrounded by Kent countryside.
The Senior School occupies a site in a prominent position in the busy and growing commuter town of Ashford and is close to the International Station. It has on-site playing fields, floodlit Astroturf pitch, tennis and netball courts, as well as a recently opened Sports Centre complete with gyms, fitness suite and an indoor swimming pool. The school’s boarding houses are on campus. Further playing fields and sports facilities, including a second floodlit Astroturf pitch, can be found on a 40-acre site adjacent to the Prep School and are well used by both Senior and Prep students.
Ashford School, Great Chart:
Ashford Prep School is situated in the beautiful village of Great Chart on the outskirts of Ashford. The site also includes our Prep School Nursery and in 2018 our custom-designed Stables Nursery opened. The site includes beautiful playing fields, an indoor swimming pool, flood-lit Astroturf pitch, indoor gym and a well-appointed Sports Pavilion.
The early years provision has its own dedicated and well-resourced accommodation and staff.
Our students
Currently, approximately 500 students attend the Senior School (aged 11 to 18), including around 120 boarders. It is expected that the number of Senior School students will increase over the next ten years and developments are being planned to allow for this growth. Around 500 students also currently attend the Prep School and Nurseries (aged 0-11).
Our location
Ashford is extremely well connected. London St Pancras can be reached by train in 37 minutes thanks to Ashford International Station’s position on the High Speed Line (HS1). The Eurotunnel is a 15-minute drive away, and the Port of Dover can be reached in 30 minutes.
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