Teacher of Computer Science, Newquay Tretherras, Ref: NT040
Teachers’ Main / Upper Pay Scale
Permanent Contract, required to start in September 2022
We are seeking a full-time, permanent Teacher of Computer Science to join our dedicated Computing and Applied Learning department and would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers. Our department achieves outstanding results through evidence-informed practice and incorporates the subject areas of Business, Computer Science, Economics, Health and Social Care and IT. Students commence their journey in KS3, building important foundations in Computational Thinking. The successful candidate will be an exceptional practitioner with the qualifications and skills to inspire our students into KS5. We provide an extensive and highly supportive programme for our Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and a diverse range of professional improvement opportunities for more experienced staff. If you have excellent subject knowledge and are passionate and enthusiastic about working with fantastic young people, we would love to hear from you.
Newquay Tretherras is a wonderful, forward-thinking place to work and this is an exciting opportunity for a talented and committed practitioner to develop their career in a great school, working with our fantastic staff and students. We are the largest school in Cornwall, with over 1700 young people, including a thriving Sixth Form, which enable teachers to develop deeper subject specialisms if appropriate. Newquay Tretherras is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, which is responsible for educating learners in four secondary schools, one junior school and nine primary schools with a strategic vision of ‘learning together to help every child achieve more’.
Cornwall has a hugely diverse landscape with nearly a third of the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cornwall is almost completely surrounded by sea with dramatic coastline, captivating fishing harbours, spectacular sandy beaches and a rich cultural heritage.
Application forms and full details are available to download from below.
Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th June 2022 at 9am
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 20th June 2022
Cornwall Education Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.
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