Computer Science and iMedia Teacher
Holme Grange School
Wokingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications relevant to the position
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn 2024
- Apply by:
- 31 October 2024
Job overview
Holme Grange is a successful, traditional Independent School with a real soul. We aim to stimulate intellectual curiosity and encourage pupils to embrace challenge. We have waiting lists in most year groups. We have high expectations, setting high standards for ourselves and our pupils. Pastoral care is the responsibility of every member of staff and is one of the many strengths of the School.
Having very successfully extended our School’s excellent provision to teach to GCSE back in 2015, the School is thriving and Eaton Grange currently operates a four-form entry from Year 7. We have innovative, forward thinking staff with an understanding of how children learn and continue to learn ourselves. We are looking for someone to join us who is willing to contribute ideas and enthusiasm, to motivate and inspire and to strive to provide the finest education, care and opportunity for our pupils.
Holme Grange has seen considerable investment in Information Technology in recent years. We are seeking an excellent Teacher of Computer Science and iMedia to deliver outstanding lessons across the school and support colleagues who also teach ICT to their forms.
We are a well-resourced school. Pupils have access to a 40 workstation ICT Suite, multiple trolleys of iPads and over 300 Chromebooks. All classrooms are equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard plus projector connected to a laptop or a Desktop PC.
The school uses SharePoint and Google Docs plus a range of media to communicate & market the school as well as to teach pupils. Pupil in the senior school work with 1:1 devices and we use Microsoft as the vehicle for doing so.
We are lucky to have some 3D printers used for the pupils to design 3D models. The school’s MIS is Engage alongside other staff systems. ICT is taught as a discrete subject throughout the school from the age of 3 with further use made of ICT resources by teachers in other subject lessons
The successful applicant will be an exemplary practitioner with excellent interpersonal and team working skills. If you are dedicated and energetic, we offer a delightful working environment which is well resourced. Professional development opportunities are available and encouraged.
A willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular and pastoral life of our happy and vibrant school is essential. Holme Grange has its own salary scale.
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About Holme Grange School
- Holme Grange School
- Heathlands Road, Wokingham
- Berkshire
- RG40 3AL
- United Kingdom
Holme Grange School is an independent school for girls and boys aged 3-16 years. Set in 21 acres of Wokingham countryside, we offer a unique educational journey in an idyllic setting; delivering a creative experience, sporting prowess and academic excellence.
Our pupils are prepared to succeed in an ever changing, competitive world. We offer challenge, we strive to inspire, develop confidence, provide opportunity and realise potential in every child. We are committed to providing the very best education. The ethos throughout the school is one of warmth and friendliness - questioning; divergent thinking and the freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning, develop good work habits and gain a sense that learning can thrill and invigorate. Life in our school is a journey of exploration, and discovery. Academic standards are excellent. Physical health, emotional well-being, moral understanding and an appreciation of culture and the arts, science and the humanities all form part of the core curriculum. When a child leaves us, they will be well-prepared for the world – self-confident, sociable and articulate – with many special memories of their time here.
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