Teacher of IT & Computing - NQTs welcome to apply

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed teacher of IT and Computing to teach across the full age and ability range from September 2021.  Pay Scale: MTPS (placed on scale dependent on experience).  Applications from experienced teachers and NQTs are welcome.

Patcham High School is an 11–16 comprehensive school of 1100 students situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham and within easy reach of the A23 and A27.   Patcham is a good school and at an exciting stage of change and development as it aims to become outstanding.  It is known for its innovative approach and values CPD very highly.

Computing is an established but growing curriculum area; we are looking to appoint a specialist teacher as this is a popular subject at our school with numbers growing steadily and with good results.   The Computing team are vibrant and committed professionals and are looking for a like-minded person to join them.

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding teacher;

be passionate about their subject and committed to making Computing an accessible, exciting and fun subject for all our students;

• have outstanding interpersonal skills;
• be able to contribute to the growth of the department;
• be innovative, dynamic and forward-looking;
• be committed to high quality teaching and learning for students of all abilities;
• be a team player.

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in furthering your career, please download the application form (also available on the school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/   If you have any questions, please contact Elise Holmes, Headteacher’s PA by email eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk or by telephone 01273 543484

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.  We are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

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Closing date:  Friday 27^th November 2020 – 1pm

Interviews: To be confirmed