Teacher of Computer Systems & iMedia

Teacher of Computer Systems & iMedia

Employer: The Fernwood School

Location: Wollaton NG8 2FT

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Closing date: 12 noon 23 September 2024

Job commences: January 2025 or sooner

Interview date: 27 September 2024

We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic, and highly skilled teacher of Computer Systems. The successful candidate would be capable of delivering KS3 lessons, KS4 OCR National Creative iMedia and potentially further OCR Nationals

Fernwood is an 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour.

We offer a school with:

• An ethos of 'High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All'


• A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations


• Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve


• An Ofsted outstanding judgement


• A strong Progress 8 score


• Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Leading Edge Status


The Fernwood School has a thriving, well equipped and forward-thinking Computer Systems department and you would be joining a high performing and cohesive team of teachers and technical staff. The department delivers a wide mix of modern experiences in computer science, media, and broader digital technologies. The department is part of the Art, Design & Technology faculty, where staff work closely together.

The department benefits from 4 well equipped modern computer suites, along with a smaller break out room for group teaching. The department has a wide variety of equipment and facilities to support the range of projects that are delivered throughout KS3. Further information on the work of the department can be found on our website, and on our Instagram feed @fernwoodadt.

Experience of teaching OCR National Creative iMedia is desirable but not essential.

This role is not suitable for ECT candidates.

The Governors and staff and committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination who are able to challenge and inspire students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

Further details are available on our website www.fernwoodschool.org.uk.

Please complete the application form together with a letter of application (no more that two sides of A4, font size 11) outlining what your skills and experience will bring to Fernwood, and how you will be able to fulfil the job description. Please address the letter to Mr C Gell (Headteacher).

Please return your completed application form and supporting letter to Mrs H Wallis (HR Manager) by post or email to recruitment@fernwood.school.

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring) Check along with other relevant employment checks. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic, and highly skilled teacher of Computer Systems. The successful candidate would be capable of delivering KS3 lessons, KS4 OCR National Creative iMedia and potentially further OCR Nationals, Experience of teaching OCR National Creative iMedia is desirable but not essential.

This role is not suitable for ECT candidates.

The Governors and staff and committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination who are able to challenge and inspire students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

Fernwood is an 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour.

We offer a school with:


• An ethos of 'High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All'


• A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations


• Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve


• An Ofsted outstanding judgement


• A strong Progress 8 score


• Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Leading Edge Status


The Fernwood School has a thriving, well equipped and forward-thinking Computer Systems department and you would be joining a high performing and cohesive team of teachers and technical staff. The department delivers a wide mix of modern experiences in computer science, media, and broader digital technologies. The department is part of the Art, Design & Technology faculty, where staff work closely together.

The department benefits from 4 well equipped modern computer suites, along with a smaller break out room for group teaching. The department has a wide variety of equipment and facilities to support the range of projects that are delivered throughout KS3. Further information on the work of the department can be found on our website, and on our Instagram feed @fernwoodadt.