Teacher of Computer Science

About the role

Full Time or Part Time

MPS/UPS plus fringe

Start date: January, April or September 2025

We are looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and ambitious teacher of Computer Science to join our highly successful Computer Science Faculty on a full or part time basis. If needed, it is likely we will be able to agree working hours which suit the needs of perspective candidates. Our Computer Science results at GCSE and A level are exceptional, with 86% achieving grade 9-5 at GCSE and 71% achieving A*-B at A level. Computer Science is a subject which attracts large student numbers at Key Stage 4 and 5. Our very large sixth form offers plenty of opportunities to teach at KS5. Sandringham is also host to Sandringham Computing Hub, one of 34 Hubs in the UK working with the DfE and NCCE to develop computing education in the region, offering unique opportunities to teachers here. We are seeking to recruit someone who has a real passion for computing to contribute to our further development in the subject. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career.

The successful candidate will:

• have a track record of outstanding teaching and learning
• have excellent subject knowledge
• be inspiring, dynamic and passionate
• promote Sandringham’s ethos and values

Sandringham School is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET), formerly named as the Alban Academies Trust before merging with the ATLAS Multi-Academy Trust. The school leads the Alban Teaching School Hub and is also a designated Computing Hub. In joining Sandringham School, you will also be joining the AET. The Trust is a close community of ten schools within Hertfordshire, five of which are Secondary schools and five are Primary schools. As part of the AET we are able to maximise the opportunities for personal, professional and career development. To learn more about the Trust please visit https://www.ambitioneducationtrust.org/home

Ambition Education Trust (AET) provides an enhanced induction programme for all of their Early Career Teachers (ECTs) during July which attracts an attendance payment in July and August.

Application deadline: 9am on Monday, 25th November 2024

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Ambition Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post at AET is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are committed to the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership and caring status. We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.