Teacher of Computing and ICT

Due to increased pupil numbers we are seeking to appoint an inspirational, motivated and enthusiastic teacher to complement the work of the school. This role is open to primary and secondary trained teachers with a subject specialism in Computing and ICT. This provides an excellent opportunity to bring your creativity, passion and professionalism to deliver the best for our pupils. The Westminster School is a highly successful Special School catering for over 275 pupils from KS3 to KS5, with a range of special educational needs. The teacher will be delivering our KS3 ICT and Computing Curriculum and discrete ICT/Computing qualifications. At present we deliver ICT qualifications in conjunction with WJEC, ASDAN and NCFE boards from levels Entry 1 to Level 2. We are looking to develop our curriculum in the coming years to combine ICT and Computing in a functional and meaningful way for our learners. We want our students to be equipped with the skills to thrive and be safe in a technology rich society. We are excited to identify how technological developments can support the refinements of the curriculum to utilise emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.

The School is committed to equal opportunities, and all pupils are expected to leave school with a range of qualifications and skill sets within this subject. We wish to appoint a candidate with exceptional ability, team leadership and management skills, a passion for their subject and a clear focus on the achievement of young people.,

• Are ambitious for themselves and the students they serve.
• Are established Computing or ICT teachers, with a love of their subject and a track record of delivering results that surpass expectation.
• Understand changes in Computing and ICT in education and have the vision needed to support the curriculum development The Westminster School
• Have experience of developing an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner.
The School is committed to equal opportunities, and all pupils are expected to leave school with accredited qualifications. We have a proactive, supportive Governing Body and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community. Our children are motivated and keen to learn., This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

The Westminster School is a Special School in Rowley Regis which currently caters for 275 pupils aged 7 to 19 years with moderate learning disabilities plus additional needs. The Westminster School takes great pride in being able to deliver an innovative child-centred curriculum. The school's curriculum is focused around 6 holistic areas: My Communication, My Community, My Care and Independence, My Creativity, My Thinking, My Wellbeing. Traditionally the education system required the child needed to fit into the curriculum, at The Westminster School the curriculum wraps around the young person meeting them at the point of need. Our work on supported internships and supported apprenticeships for students with learning disabilities are at the forefront of national developments. We moved to our new site in February 2011. The School was purpose built. Most ground floor classrooms have access to outside spaces, incorporating Learning Outside the Classroom into our enriched curriculum. Our values are encompassed in our statement of Safe, Happy and Learning Together. Through this we seek to develop our values statement: Building foundations and providing opportunities to create confident, aspirational and independent members of our community. We have an exceptionally strong culture of safeguarding, and pupil welfare is one of our highest priorities. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and cultivate an inclusive, diverse school community within which difference is celebrated. We are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. The Westminster School is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in employment for all and to taking action to avoid discrimination. The Westminster School is recognised as a Disability Confident Employer. We play a leading role in changing attitudes for the better and reaping the benefits of inclusive recruitment and workplace practices. The Westminster School has achieved the Investors in People Platinum Award and was the first school in the country to achieve this recognition