Computer Science Teacher

Computer Science Teacher - Tameside - January start We are working with a secondary school on the outskirts of Tameside, who are working with ourselves, to find a qualified teacher of Computer Science to join them on a full time basis from January until July teaching key stage 3 & 4 classes. It is essential that you have recent experience teaching computer science in a UK secondary school. ASAP. You will be required to become fully immersed in the department, attend departmental meetings and be available for parents evenings as and when required. As well as deliver lessons that are both engaging and academically appropriate to stretch the students in the classes. There needs to be a focus on AfL and progressing students in an engaging and enjoyable way. There is a new headteacher in the school that has taken control and increased expectations in relation to behaviour and curriculum. Due to the new leadership internal inspections have suggested the school is Good against the new Ofsted framework. Many pupils follow instructions and focus well on their learning. The students in the school feel safe including the SEN students. Some pupils, including those who attend the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND, appreciate the activities on offer at break times and lunchtimes. For example, some pupils enjoy being members of the brass group. Others are regular attendees at choir practice, netball, football and the dungeons and dragons club. Location Tameside Position Computer Science Teacher Type of work full time Start date January 2025 Duration 2 terms End date July 2025 Contract type Temporary Minimum rate of pay GBP162.31 per day Hours 8:30 am 4pm EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Degree educated with a good classification (2:2). PGCE and QTS (or equivalent) Previous experience working of working with young people (which we can reference). Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (essential, however training can be provided). Up to date prevent awareness training issued in the last 3 years (essential, however, training can be provided). Up to date behaviour management & FGM training in the last year (essential, however, training can be provided). TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or be willing to process a new application. Provide two professional children related references If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.