Teacher of Computing - Ysgol Greenhill

Salary: Pay Scale Within: £30,742 - £47,340

Greenhill School is an 11 to 19 comprehensive school that serves the historic walled town of Tenby and surrounding areas. Based in the picturesque surroundings of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the school is a caring, inclusive and a welcoming environment where pupils and staff are proud of their strong values and ethos.

We are delighted to announce that we are recruiting for an enthusiastic teacher of Computing to join our thriving and growing Computing AoLE. We currently offer Key Stage 3 Computing aligned to the new CfW, Key Stage 4 Digital Technology and Computer Science and Key Stage 5 Digital Technology, Computer Science and Business Studies. We also teach skills across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 in the form of the Welsh Baccalaureate. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach a range of these digital subjects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the delivery of new programmes in a vital curriculum area that is growing and in demand. The AoLE is also very proud to be a Champion Ambassador for the First Tech Challenge and they take part in regular national competitions.

The successful candidate will join a skilled and hard-working Computing team operating within a supportive and encouraging culture. Staff across the school share a strong commitment to its values and aspirations and are ambitious to build on significant recent improvements in student achievement and the wider quality of education we provide.

Greenhill school offers our students excellent learning experiences. We would welcome applications from candidates that are passionate about teaching engaging lessons that will help students appreciate the importance of the subject and develop the skills they need to become well-rounded citizens in a modern world.

This is a full-time teaching post and an open-ended contract. The start date will be January 2025 or sooner.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and challenging Computing lessons to students across various age groups, ensuring a stimulating learning environment.
• Foster a passion for technology incorporating innovative teaching methods and real-world applications.

Contribute to the development and implementation of a cutting-edge curriculum. Are you an intuitive, engaging and adaptable classroom practitioner who sets and keeps high expectations?

You will join our enthusiastic and collaborative computing team, teaching across all Key Stages (KS3, 4 and 5). Students follow the specifications in WJEC Computer Science, WJEC Digital Technology, WJEC Business Studies and WJEC Welsh Baccalaureate.

The AoLE has excellent resources: Five high spec PC suites in the main school building, as well as a dedicated 6 th Form Digital Space and a suite of chromebooks.

Greenhill School is a good school with a strong reputation of putting the needs of our students at the heart of what we do. Our recent Estyn report reflects the strong emphasis on Learning and Teaching and reflects our community ethos and school values.

Invitations are extended to any individual whether at the start of their career (NQT) or those more experienced looking for a new challenge in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

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• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.