IT/Computer Science Teacher

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Job Title:IT/Computer Science Teacher

Location: The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield TQ12 6RH

Salary: £30,000.00 - £37,000.00 per annum

Hours: 40.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for anIT/Computer Science Teacher to join our close-knit team at The Greater Horseshoe School, part of Acorn Education.

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality teaching and effective use of IT resources to enhance learning outcomes across all key stages, with a special focus on delivering the best education for every student, including those with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The role demands a strong ability in Computer Science, aiming to develop the IT department as a flagship within the school.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive Computer Science curriculum tailored to students with SEMH needs, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects of computing.

Identify and deliver educational outcomes across all key stages in Computer Science, including basic computer literacy, coding, software development, and cybersecurity.

Engage students in developing digital skills that support broader educational goals, including problem-solving and logical thinking.

Establish the IT department as a leading program within the school, contributing to its development and recognition as a flagship department.

Assess, adapt, and improve teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of all students, including those with additional challenges.

Create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that fosters students' social and emotional development alongside their academic skills in IT.

Maintain effective communication with parents and carers, involving them in the educational process and updating them on progress and achievements.

Collaborate with school staff to integrate IT across other subjects and support the overall technology infrastructure of the school.

About Us

The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school for pupils aged 8 to 18 years old. The school is situated in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon. Our school facilities are complemented by our nearby care farm, where we offer animal care, horticulture and a wide range of outdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes.

We are committed to providing the best education for pupils with complex needs. We offer a unique tailored programme for every pupil, combining a therapeutic approach, outdoor learning and individual academic and vocational programmes to suit each student. Everything that we do is based on thoroughly understanding the needs of our students and how we can best support them in achieving positive outcomes.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

• Cycle to Work Schemes

• Electric Car Purchase Scheme

• Critical illness cover

• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.