Overview
Role: TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE. Required September 2026. The computer science department has 4 dedicated rooms with 20 – 30 computers. The department currently offers OCR Computer Science at KS4 and KS5, as well as OCR Cambridge Advanced Nationals at KS5. Experience of teaching these specifications is desirable as well as knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++, SQL, JAVA etc.
You would be expected to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students across all key stages. The post is suitable for an experienced practitioner or an ECT teacher.
What the school offers its staff
* Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use
* Swimming pool available for staff use
* Banked cover scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off
* The Headteacher is mindful about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff
* Minimal marking expectations
* Additional CPD day to allow staff to mark mock internal examinations
* All our teachers are provided with laptops and staff are welcome to work where and when they wish outside of school hours
* We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school
At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students’ successes both in and outside of school
Safeguarding and recruitment
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website at www.westhatch.net
If you require additional information, please contact recruitment@westhatch.net
Closing date: Friday, 20th March 12 pm.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, West Hatch High School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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