Teacher of Computing (Maternity Cover)

Required: January 2024 for remainder of academic year with possibility of extension

TEACHER OF COMPUTING (MATERNITY COVER)

MS or UPS (OLA)

Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London.  It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos of kindness, inclusion, respect, excellence and pride in achievement, which we call ‘The Woodbridge Way’. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community and achieve impressive results year after year from a fully comprehensive intake. We are currently looking for Teacher of Computing to join our team.   

The Computing department offers:

• The opportunity to be a creative practitioner of Computing teaching
• A supportive and expanding department
• A successful and well-resourced department.
• A positive learning and teaching experience in a supportive and friendly environment which is very popular with students.
• Good results at GCSE and A Level
• Very strong student uptake for GCSE and A Level
• A comprehensive ECT programme if required
• An inspirational Head of Department who will work with you as you become an outstanding teacher.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a strong belief in comprehensive education
• Have the ability to deliver excellent student outcomes
• Be an innovative and inspirational teacher
• Be committed to their personal and professional development
• Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos
• Have the experience of teaching a full age and ability range
• Have the ability to teach Computing across all three key stages

Woodbridge High School offers you:

• The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school
• A welcoming and friendly staff body
• Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students
• Clear behaviour systems and students who understand boundaries
• Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion
• Access to state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities
• Tailored professional development and training
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing package

Woodbridge High School strives to achieve a diverse workforce, fully representative of our society and the ethnic and cultural make-up of the student population within the UK and in our own community. People of Colour are currently under-represented in some groups of staff at our school, and we are keen to attract applications from a diverse pool of candidates for this post. We are determined to be a fully inclusive employer, and a great workplace for people from all backgrounds. 

Woodbridge High School also welcomes applications from those returning to the profession or those who need flexible working arrangements. Please set out your situation or request as part of your application. 

Woodbridge High School is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children.  All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary.  Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an Internet search. 

Further details about the school can be found on the school website www.woodbridgehigh.co.uk  

Closing date:   Friday, 20th September at 9.00 am

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. We will contact unsuccessful applicants soon after the process