Teacher of Computer Science

Are you looking to develop your career in a thriving, friendly and supportive standalone academy where staff welfare is a priority? Are you passionate about your students and committed to unlocking their potential in an academy that has high expectations of everyone?

We are seeking a passionate Computer Science specialist to join our thriving school and deliver an engaging curriculum that makes a difference to the life choices of our students.

This will be an exciting opportunity to assist the department in achieving exceptional outcomes from all year groups. Whatever your career stage you will be supported to develop further technological knowledge and to enhance your teaching tool kit so that our students are able to excel in computer science. We welcome applications from all teachers including ECTs.

We would be delighted to take you on a tour of the school and give you the opportunity to answer any questions you may have.

As Teacher of Computer Science, you will:

• Play a fundamental role in helping to move the Computer Science department to the next stage in its development
• Plan and deliver high quality and engaging lessons that will challenge students and inspire progression
• Encourage students to have high expectations of themselves and their behaviour
• Be able to teach GCSE Level 2 and 3
• Be a positive role model and supportive mentor to students

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising ‘wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils “live life to the full.”’ (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.

The post offers ample opportunities for an ambitious teacher to develop their skills, in addition to:

• Generous employer pension contribution at 28.6% basic salary from April 2024
• Early Friday finish at 1:00pm
• Supportive and practical marking policy
• Career Development with a bespoke CPD programme with a generous allowance of inset days
• Excellent newly refurbished teaching facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links
• A robust behaviour system allowing teaching staff to deliver high quality learning opportunities to students
• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balance

The Bishop of Winchester Academy 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.

Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CV’s.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.