IT and Computing Teacher

Due to the growth of the department we are looking for a teacher of IT and Computing

Writhlington 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.

The successful candidate will:

Deliver engaging and challenging Computer Science and IT 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 T Level program, where you will actively participate in the creation and refinement of the curriculum.

Are you an intuitive, engaging and adaptable classroom practitioner who sets and keeps high expectations?

You will join our enthusiastic and collaborative IT, Media and Business Faculty, teaching across all Key Stages. Students follow the following specifications in IT: OCR GCSE Computer Science, BTEC Level 1/2 Digital Information Technology as well as the new T Level in Digital Production.

The faculty has excellent resources: two high spec PC suites in the main school building, plus a dedicated suite in the sixth form full of brand new PCs, MAC room suite, as well as a dedicated media space including a TV studio. All rooms have an interactive whiteboard and advanced wireless network enabling students to work on chromebooks if required.

Writhlington School is a good school with a strong reputation of putting the needs of our students at the heart of what we do. Recent academic outcomes have been strong and competitive, indicating excellence in teaching and learning. This also reflects our strength in relation to pastoral care as excellent outcomes are an indicator of happy, healthy and safe students.

The school values of Respect, Resilience, Ambition, Kindness, Confidence and Success enable our students to develop as future leaders in the community and further afield. Our consistent expectations on behaviour, attendance and the wish for our students to be ambassadors for our school are all driven through our values.

Writhlington School benefits from well resourced modern purpose built buildings, we offer both staff and students opportunities to get involved outside the classroom through a wide and varied range of extra-curricular activities, including a Combined Cadet Force, our world famous Orchid club, trips to Rome, Iceland, France, Belgium and many other trip and activities. Please see our website for more information.

If you would like to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive school environment, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please call Nathan Marshall, Operations Manager if you require further information

Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS with a check against the Barred list is required for the successful candidate.

Writhlington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.