Job Details
Hours: Full Time (one day a week off the job training)
Organisation: Schools
Directorate: Secondary Schools
Service Area: Westborough High School
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Stockhill Street, Dewsbury WF13 2JE
Position type: Temporary
Length of contract: 01/09/2026 - 21/07/2027
Grade: Unqualified
Salary: Unqualified
Advert Wording
Westborough High School is a caring, vibrant and happy learning community. We value all our staff and work together to make a difference to children’s lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Postgraduate of Computing to train as an apprentice in our school. This exciting one-year programme is a work‑based route into teaching that allows you to gain QTS, and an optional self‑funded PGCE, while you work as part of our school team.
Westborough has a strong and stable staffing platform and can develop staff whatever their career stage.
You will be joining a successful and well‑established computing team and are warmly welcomed to visit with one of our Senior Leaders or Headteacher.
Following the Section 8 Ofsted inspection in June 2022, Westborough continues to be a good school and ‘leaders are ambitious’ for the pupils. There is a real team approach at Westborough, where everyone, no matter what their role in school is, wants the ‘best’ for pupils. Ofsted were very complimentary about the culture of the school, describing it as, ‘welcoming and inclusive.’
Requirements
* Have achieved a standard equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C in English Language and mathematics.
* Hold a Bachelor's degree from a UK higher education institution.
* Have experience of working in a school and/or with young people.
* Want to gain on‑the‑job training and experience through an established teacher training programme.
What We Offer
* Clear and shared values and expectations
* A commitment to tailored professional development
* A stimulating work environment
* An experienced, highly committed and supportive leadership team
Application Information
The closing date for applications to be returned is 9.00 a.m on Monday 16 March 2026. Interviews will take place later that week. Completed applications should be returned to Fiona Sharp, PA to the Headteacher at the school or via email (CVs will not be accepted).
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Westborough High School reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We look forward to welcoming your application. If you require any further information about the role, please contact the school on telephone 01924 469549 or visit the school website.
Safeguarding and Pre‑Employment Checks
Westborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people and expects all workers, volunteers and employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks including references and satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records with Children’s Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please refer to our Child Protection And Safeguarding Policy. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks and are required to complete a self‑declaration form prior to interview.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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