TEACHER OF COMPUTING

Location

ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Astley Road , Chorley , Lancashire , PR7 1RS
Tel: 01257 264740
School website: www.saint-michaels.com
Roll: 1142

Information

The Governors of this outstanding Church of England Academy are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of Computing. The successful candidate will be pro-active, energetic and fully committed to enabling our young people to grow and flourish as unique individuals.

This is a temporary post offered at either full time or 0.8 full time equivalent (with some teaching every day). The candidate will teach both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Computing and pupils study the AQA Computer Science GCSE. A permanent position will be available to apply for to commence 1 September 2023.

We are a high achieving school that seeks to provide opportunities for all pupils to grow in body, mind and spirit so that they might flourish. We are committed to the pursuit of academic excellence, with 89.2% of pupils achieving 5 or more standard passes (9-4) including English and Mathematics and 75% at grade 9-5 including English and Mathematics in 2022.

Application packs for this temporary post (full time or 0.8 full time equivalent) may be obtained from the school website or alternatively contact Mrs C Jenner, Governance Professional, on 01257 264740 or email: vacancies@saint-michaels.lancs.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

St Michael’s is an inclusive school that seeks to promote diversity in the workplace. This is reflected in our Mission Statement where we seek to, “celebrate the uniqueness of each individual.”  We are committed to equal opportunities and promoting the health and welfare of our school community.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 28 November 2022
Interview Day: Wednesday 30 November 2022

Please return completed applications to: vacancies@saint-michaels.lancs.sch.uk

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Proposed Interview Date:

30/11/2022 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please find application form attached, once completed return to: vacancies@saint-michaels.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.