Part Time (0.4) Computing Subject Leader (Wednesday and Thursdays)

Godwin Junior School

Part Time (0.4) Computing Subject Leader (Wednesday and Thursdays)
To commence September 2019

Godwin Junior School is a successful, expanding three and four-form entry junior school in Forest Gate, Newham. We serve a vibrant and diverse community, where excellent relationships promote an inclusive, warm and secure environment where children feel safe and valued.
Central to the ethos and vision of our school is the belief that every child can achieve well and that it is our purpose ‘to prepare our children for lifelong success’. As members of the Whole Education network, we are committed to developing the whole child - not just achieving strong academic results but also helping the children to explore and develop their artistic, drama, musical, debating and sporting talents. Our UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools status demonstrates our commitment to global citizenship in the school’s ethos, curriculum and after-school clubs.

We are seeking to appoint a part-time (0.4) cover teacher who will lead and teach Computing throughout the school in the first instance. This person’s passion for the subject, creativity and dynamism will inspire our highly-motivated pupils and help our school to deliver first-rate Computing provision. If you are interested in being a key part of this vision please visit our website for more information and arrange to visit the school.

What makes us special?
We offer…
• motivated children who enjoy learning
• an ethos in which all of our children are supported to discover their talents and be successful
• significant recent and continuing investment in Computing provision
• a dedicated, highly-skilled and welcoming team of teachers and support staff who constantly seek to ensure that all of our children thrive
• a leadership team who place our children at the heart of every decision
• a real commitment to high-quality professional development as part of the Newham North Learning Partnership
• a supportive, diverse community which contributes to our ethos

What makes you special?
You are…
• an excellent classroom practitioner with a track-record of accelerating pupil progress
• inspirational, creative and passionate about teaching, particularly Computing
• experienced in leading Computing – including prioritising demands, identifying resources and managing a budget
• committed to excellence, inclusion and high expectations for all
• an experienced and highly-motivated team-player
• reflective and committed to professional development

This position carries a TLR point 2a.
We offer the Inner London Weighting Allowance.
We are seeking to appoint experienced teachers, not NQTs.

Deadline for applications: mid-day Wednesday 6th March 2019
Interviews: w/c Monday 18th March 2019

Please see our website for more information about the school: www.godwin.newham.sch.uk

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice & pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Kettle, on 020 8534 7601 or rafi.kettle@godwin.newham.sch.uk, to arrange this.