Teacher of Computing and IT

At Tiverton High School, the focus is on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in whatever path they choose Post 16. Whether it’s further education, an apprenticeship, or directly entering the workforce, the school is committed to helping its students achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

We are now recruiting for a hardworking and innovative Computing and IT Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for a new or experienced teacher to join a successful and ambitious Computing Department. This position is 1FTE and suitable for ECTs and who have UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) .

Tiverton High School is looking to appoint a hardworking and innovative teacher to fulfil this key role. The successful candidate will be well-qualified with exceptional subject knowledge and teach across the age and ability range in our 11-16 co-educational school. We would consider applications from candidates seeking a job-share. This role is to cover a period of sick leave and the successful candidate will ideally be available for an immediate start.

This role requires the candidate to have high expectations for themselves and students, excellent communication skills, and a commitment for continuous development. The Computing department is a supportive, dedicated, and experienced team who work hard to uphold the highest of expectations and deliver stimulating lessons.

The purpose of your role will be:

• To be accountable, alongside the Subject Leader, for student progress and development in your classes
• To help develop and maintain the scheme of work for all key stages while ensuring it complies with the national curriculum, is varied and personalised, and is supplemented with a range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities.
• To ensure high standards of teaching and learning are established and maintained across the department.
• To help develop appropriate assessments across the key stages that are varied for all the needs of the students.

Tiverton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any formal offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the School’s Safer Recruitment practice and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory 3rd party online & social media search.

Equal Opportunities: Tiverton High School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process, please contact HR@tiverton.devon.sch.uk