Teacher of Computer Science (maternity cover)
Chigwell School
chigwell
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Lent Term 2025
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2024
Job overview
Teacher of Computer Science - (Full time/part time-Permanent)
Required for January 2024
Chigwell School is seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and committed Teacher of Computer Science to join our highly successful school from the Lent Term 2025 for a maternity cover. The successful candidate will be able to teach students from KS3 to KS5 including GCSE and A-Level Computer Science and contribute to all aspects of the Computer Science department’s work, both inside and outside the classroom. The ability to offer a second subject (Mathematics) would be desirable but is not a pre- requisite for the role.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Computer Scientist to join a leading department and work with highly engaged and an motivated pupils and colleagues. The post would suit a new entrant to the profession, a talented ECT or a more experienced teacher looking for progression.
Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a very supportive environment. We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London and the Central Line. Close to the edge of Epping Forest, we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds and excellent facilities.
For further details on this position, a job description and an application form please visit our website https://www.chigwell-school.org/vacancies/. Applicants should complete the application form and email to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org.
Mrs Rebecca Arnold, Head of Computing, will be happy to answer any questions; she can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5700 or by e-mail to rarnold@chigwell-school.org
Closing date: 13th October 2024
Applications will be considered upon receipt. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.
Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.
Attached documents
About Chigwell School
Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds, located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.
The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys’ school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.
Headmaster
Mr Damian King
Values and vision
Chigwell School’s motto is: “aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, a Latin phrase which means literally, “Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a “determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us”.
The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects.
Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.
The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics.”
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