Teacher of Computer Science

The Role

Uxbridge High School is a happy and ambitious school which enriches individuals academically, socially and emotionally. We have much to celebrate including a committed and focused student body and staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive governors and a thriving sixth form.

As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain, we value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point. We are seeking a Teacher of Computer Science to work in our dedicated and committed team of three to teach ICT and Computer Science across the age and ability range up to and including Sixth Form. This role is suitable for either an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified teacher. The successful candidate will: - lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism; - demonstrate their ethos of putting our students at the heart of our curriculum; - be driven to make a difference, to overcome barriers, to be relentless in enabling all students - to make exceptional progress; - be committed to your own personal development and collaborative, consultative working.

Please take the time to view our website (wws.uhs.org.uk) before making an application. This gives a fantastic insight into the life of the school. We would welcome applications from exceptional people who can make an integral contribution to Uxbridge High School.

Benefits

Other
Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)
Five annual INSET days with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays.
July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters and paid duties.	Interest free travel loans, interest free loan for ECTs (up to £1500), financial support for higher and further education.
Long service awards.
Meals before parents' evenings and late school events.	Daily teas and coffees, cycle to work scheme, flu jabs and eye tests and payments towards glasses, childcare vouchers.
Recruitment bonus for referring new colleagues.
Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.
Staff wellbeing.	Staff wellbeing group, early finish on Fridays before the winter and spring breaks, yoga sessions on site, running club.
We have excellent spacious facilities and excellent IT equipment.
We offer a private health care.	This includes; 24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits.
We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies.	We give our staff three paid days of special leave for medical appointments and three paid days for childcare/emergency leave.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towards		Essential
First Degree		Essential
Evidence of continuing and recent professional development		Essential
Further Degree		Desirable

Skills

Relevant Skills
Successful teaching experience at either school(s) or on main teaching practice.	Essential
Ability to be an imaginative and effective teacher and to relate well to children.	Essential
Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN.	Essential
To have an updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum.	Essential
Ability to maintain high levels of student engagement.	Essential
Ability to manipulate data and to access and maintain electronic records and reports.	Essential
Experience
Track record of good or outstanding teaching.	Essential