Computer Science Teacher

Teacher of Computer Science

Location: Gloucester

Hours: Full-Time

Type: Permanent (via trial contract)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £162.31 - 251.71 per day during trial (MPS & UPS)

Our client is a very successful secondary school, delivering high-quality teaching & learning to students across Key Stages 3 - 5. Elementa is supporting the school to recruit an able and caring specialist Teacher of Computer Science. This role is open to both ECTs (induction supported) & FQTs. The school is happy to consider candidates across MPS & UPS pay scales; however, to be considered for UPS, you may need to take on departmental and other leadership duties.

You'll be working at this large secondary school which has a 6th form and over 1500 pupils on roll. The Sixth Form has nearly 350 students with KS5 students taking ownership of their own learning and ultimately progressing into diverse next stages. Overall, the school has a fantastic offering for all of their students, whether academically gifted, receiving Pupil Premium funding, or having a special need or disability. Pastoral care has long been a key strength of this school, and they pride themselves on it. There has been a great investment in Student Support Services who provide additional support for students with mental health issues; therefore, there is frequent liaison with external agencies. Overall, this is a very well-run school with an excellent overall offering. Many teachers and other education professionals seek out working here as the offerings and outcomes for students are so positive. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a role that offers a rewarding and high-performing education environment.

This role will involve the full teaching expectations for planning, preparation & assessment as per a usual teaching role. Teachers not specializing in Computer Science/Computing, however, with significant teaching experience in the subject are still encouraged to apply. There will likely be a tutor group responsibility in this role (year group, not vertical).

This role will predominantly be delivering at Key Stage 3. In addition to other less technical topics, the school teaches the following:

• Year 7: Kodu, Scratch
• Year 8: Flowol, Python, HTML, CSS
• Year 9: Python, Excel VBA. In Year 9 they also cover Computer components, Logic gates, binary and hexadecimal

This is a permanent role and a standard recruitment process will be followed; to include an observed teaching lesson, panel interview, and school show around. The school may engage the successful candidate on a trial contract basis (60 paid days); however, will more likely elect to offer a permanent contract from the outset.

The ideal candidate will have UK QTS for this role. If you don't have UK QTS but have a teaching qualification and specialize as a Teacher of Computer Science, do please submit an application.

Elementa will be managing all applicants and screening their suitability for the school. Elementa is not a supply agency; we are a schools services & recruiting partner to schools. We will manage the candidate vetting & compliance and process your payroll on behalf of the school whilst on trial contract. Therefore, applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening may be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £53.20) unless you have a current DBS subscribed to the update service.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay, no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it; all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer-employee relationship.
• Training & Support: a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive.
• Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy: our candidates are paid to scale; where a variation on this may be required, written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff: we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates such as tax returns, accountancy, legal, and more.

This role is not open to applicants not currently residing in the UK or requiring employer sponsorship to be able to take up employment in the UK.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up-to-date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

(If employed permanently) the successful candidate will also benefit from:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (including death in service benefit)
• A commitment to enabling your professional development
• Access to staff after school clubs, including football & running
• Five free Microsoft Office licenses to use on personal devices at home
• Access to education discount at UK Apple stores
• Free access to Azure Dev tools (helpful to those with home labs)
• Free access to the Headspace mindfulness app to support your wellbeing
• Family-friendly policies
• Free onsite parking
• Contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.