Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a long-standing client in Newham in the recruitment of a full-time teacher of Computer Science to begin a full-time role in April 2019 (or September 2019). If the attached school sounds like one for you, please contact Leanne.king@twrecruitment.com for more information today.

This is a great time to be joining one of the most exciting and pioneering schools in the country. The school has a growing reputation for innovation and impact and from September we will have the full cohort of pupils from the age of 4 to 18. They are looking for an excellent Computer Science teacher who is passionate about their subject area and ready to develop their practice in a dynamic teaching environment. This is an all-through school and your role will include the teaching a range of computing and digital qualifications at Key Stage 4 and A-level Computer Science within our new sixth form, Six 21. Ideally, you will be an experienced A-level teacher with a background of teaching Computer Science and achieving exceptional results and progress.

The school believe the teaching of Computer Science should make regular and sustained connections to the world, with students applying the concepts and techniques they are learning to craft products that have an authentic purpose. The successful candidate will have an interest in preparing students for the technological industries of the future and will be excited about teaching a computing curriculum to children in both the secondary and sixth form phase. Experience of teaching a vocational ICT qualification is also desirable. Computer Science will be a popular subject within the sixth form, so we are looking for a confident teacher who can develop a distinctive and bold vision for the department going forward. Someone who is aware of the changes facing the subject area nationally and is able to implement new courses accordingly.

The school in question empower staff to find their voice and their creativity. They offer collaboration and learning across ages and subjects. All staff have more planning time than most schools and a tailored programme of professional development which results in extraordinary outcomes for the students. They offer multiple routes to progression through subjects and pedagogies. They believe strongly in developing the full potential of all staff.
The successful candidate will be
An excellent teacher and subject specialist
Experienced at developing other teachers
Skilled at fostering independent, student-led learning
A creative and deep thinker about pedagogy
Innovative in using new technology to enhance learning
A collaborative planner, able to work across subject disciplines
Interested in developing the growth of every child - head, heart and hand
They can offer
Outstanding career development and exceptional CPD
Generous TLRs based on experience and skills
The chance to network with outstanding practitioners and learn from the best
Collaborative working across the 4 to 18 school
Leadership training and development opportunities
A strong feedback culture so that teachers can develop in areas of their practice that are important to them
Every teacher being part of a team/circle that develops strategic practice
If this sounds like a role you would be interested please or to find out about other teaching opportunities contact Leanne.king@twrecruitment.com, Business Manager, directly for further information.