Computer Science and Engineering Teacher

Plans for the Department

Waterfront UTC is the provider of an exciting blend of education specialising in the Engineering & Construction industries and is supported by an extensive network of employer organisations operating in these areas. Our students have proven to be responsible, mature and career driven individuals who want to succeed and are a pleasure to teach. Computer Science, with its close links to Engineering, is one of the subjects that feeds to imagination and aspiration of our students for their future careers aspirations. Part-time hours can be flexible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Teacher of Computer Science with Engineering Experience – especially the ability to program in Python and C++.

We are looking for someone who has the enthusiasm, energy, drive and experience to ensure that Waterfront UTC meets all our student needs and excels in this field to support our specialisms.

This post may be suitable for a new entrant to the profession, or for an experienced and unqualified teacher looking to gain further experience and train as a qualified teacher.

What we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who is genuinely passionate about teaching. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our teachers and actively support their professional development, and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on staff development. You will have access to on-going professional development including National College accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This post comes with a Golden Hello - £5k after successfully completing your probation period.  The Trust also offer a comprehensive and generous relocation package for the right candidate joining us from out of area.

Health and Wellbeing

We care about our staff's health and wellbeing and offer:

• an employee assistance programme

• flu jabs

• health checks

• discounted gym membership – Avenue Tennis, Gillingham

• wellbeing afternoons.

Our Vision

We are in the business of growing the next world class generation of engineers, entrepreneurs, business leaders and highly prized technical workers. We do this by offering students an experience that is not available in any other educational environment.

We are offering young people outstanding technical qualifications in Engineering, Construction and The Built Environment, alongside more traditional subjects.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates short-listed. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Applicants should apply via our online application process via TES online www@tes.com.

The Howard Academy Trust Limited is an equal opportunities employer.ould apply via our online application process via TES online www@tes.com.

The Howard Academy Trust Limited is an equal opportunities employer.