Job Introduction
HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Barton Cross, Horndean, Hants. PO8 9PQ
Tel: 023 9259 4325
Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
E-mail: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Summerfield
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT – MPR/UPR Full time – required for January/September 2025.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Computer Science to join a dedicated friendly and successful team of specialist Teachers. We have an OFSTED rating of good and outstanding (OFSTED Nov 2024). Ofsted commented on the personalised education and innovative curriculum, the calm atmosphere and well-behaved students who are highly respectful and have positive attitudes to learning. Staff training, support and welfare was seen to be exceptional.
HTC is a ‘college where students’ academic achievements and their personal development is extremely strong’. ‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate the care and support their children receive’. HTC is an exciting and friendly place to be, and we welcome applications from qualified teachers who want to be part of a thriving and highly successful secondary education.
Computer Science is taught as a core subject in KS3, and in KS4 continues as an option subject with further specialist courses available. These courses include GCSE Computer Science, OCR Cambridge National Information Technologies and Eduqas GCSE Business. The department is very forward thinking and continually looks for courses that are relevant to our students. We currently have over 400 students taking one of our KS4 courses as an option.
The successful candidate will have excellent up to date subject knowledge including Computing and general ICT skills. In addition, they must be prepared to teach a variety of different courses across the department including Business Studies. They will need to be able to work as part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team and play a proactive role in the further development of the department.
This post would suit an ECT or experienced Computer Science and ICT Teacher with a passion for this subject. We comprehensively support all new staff and have tailored programs for ECT’s, staff returning to the profession and those seeking a career change. The College is committed to staff welfare and professional development and will seek to support staff in their ambitions to further themselves.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Application forms and further details are available from the College website. Closing date for receipt of application: 12 noon Friday 31 January 2025
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
