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Our school is ‘Good’ (Ofsted 2018), being one of the most popular and successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive schools in the Preston Park area of Brighton, consistently over-subscribed.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced and offers many exciting opportunities for all students, both in school and out. There are tremendous extra-curricular opportunities at Dorothy Stringer through sport, performing arts, the Junior Leadership Team, Art and with our partner schools in Africa, the Duke of Edinburgh award, as well as a number of other trips. In short, we believe there is something for everyone at the school.

Dorothy Stringer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check

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Teacher of Computer Science and Computing. Permanent – Full time

Job Ref: DS169

Closing Date: Midday Tuesday 5th December 2023

Interview date: Week Commencing 11th December 2023

Salary: Teachers MPS/UPS                           

Starting Date: September 2024

Our school is ‘Good’ (Ofsted 2023), being one of the most popular and successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive schools in the Preston Park area of Brighton, consistently over-subscribed.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced and offers many exciting opportunities for all students, both in school and out. There are tremendous extra-curricular opportunities at Dorothy Stringer through sport, performing arts, the Junior Leadership Team, Art on-going links with our partner schools in Africa, the Duke of Edinburgh award, as well as a number of other trips. In short, we believe there is something for everyone at the school.

An enthusiastic teacher is required to teach Computing at KS3 and GCSE Computer Science at KS4 to students of all abilities at this successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive school. 

The successful candidate would benefit from a high level of support and become part of this welcoming, thriving, and innovative Computing and Business Department.

We would welcome applications from NQTs. The successful candidate would benefit from a high level of support and continuing professional development.

For further details see the Person Specification and Job Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Application is by application form with a supporting letter.  Your application should take account of the Person Specification. In line with our safer recruitment Policy, we cannot accept C.V.s. See application form and associated paperwork attached.

Please return your completed application to Katie Booth/Alex Mitchell, at recruitment@dorothy-stringer.co.uk   If you have a problem replying electronically please contact the school on 01273 852222.

*We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date

Dorothy Stringer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the Department of Education Statutory Guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’..

Cover Supervisors required for Dorothy Stringer School – 30 hours per week over 5 days, 8.30am to 3.30pm, (includes 1 hour unpaid break), term time only.

Hours: Term Time only – 30 hours per week                                                                                   

Closing Date: Midday Friday 8th December 2023*

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Salary: Scale 5 (Points 13-17) – £26,873- £28,770, actual pro rated salary £19,844 – £21,245

Starting Date: January/February 2024

Our school is ‘Good’ (Ofsted 2018) and is one of the most popular and successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive schools in the Preston Park area of Brighton.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced and offers many exciting opportunities for all students, both in school and out. There are tremendous extra-curricular opportunities at Dorothy Stringer through sport, performing arts, the Junior Leadership Team, Art, links with our partner schools in Africa, the Duke of Edinburgh award, as well as a number of other trips. In short, we believe there is something for everyone at the school.

The main purpose of the job is to supervise groups of students during the short-term absence of a teacher to ensure that pupils carry out a pre-prepared lesson, maintain good order and to keep pupils on task, responding to questions and generally assisting pupils to undertake set activities. 

The successful candidate would receive a high level of support.

For further details see the Person Specification and Job Description (attached).

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role please complete an application form along with a supporting letter.  Your application should take account of the Person Specification. In line with our safer recruitment Policy, we cannot accept C.V.s.

See application form and associated paperwork attached.

Please return your completed application to Katie Booth/ Alex Mitchell at recruitment@dorothy-stringer.co.uk   If you have a problem applying electronically please contact the school on 01273 852222.

Dorothy Stringer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the Department of Education Statutory Guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

*We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Cleaners required for Dorothy Stringer School (Term Time only, plus two additional weeks to be worked during school holiday periods)

Job Ref: SU224

Hours:  Up to 16 hours per week – 3.15pm to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday

Applicants are also required to work an additional 2 weeks per year during the school holidays.  These days will be flexible and at the discretion of the Managment Team.

Required from: ASAP

Interview Date: To be advised

Salary: Up to 16 hours per week, Term time only Scale 3 Point 7-8 (£22,369 – £22,777), Pro rata salary (£8,809-£8,970)

Our school is ‘Good’ (Ofsted 2018), being one of the most popular and successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive schools in the Preston Park area of Brighton, consistently over-subscribed.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced and offers many exciting opportunities for all students, both in school and out. There are tremendous extra-curricular opportunities at Dorothy Stringer through sport, performing arts, the Junior Leadership Team, Art on-going links with our partner schools in Africa, the Duke of Edinburgh award, as well as a number of other trips. In short, we believe there is something for everyone at the school.

Dorothy Stringer School requires a cleaner to join our friendly and efficient team. Working under the direction of the the Cleaning Manager to provide an efficient service of cleanliness, ensuring that all assigned areas are cleaned to the standard required within set procedures in order to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for our students.

For further details see the Person Specification and Job Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Application is by application form with a supporting letter.  Your application should take account of the Person Specification. In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy we cannot accept C.V’s. See application form and associated paperwork attached.

Please return your completed application to recruitment@dorothy-stringer.co.uk.   If you have a problem replying electronically please contact the school on 01273 852222.

Dorothy Stringer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the Department of Education Statutory Guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

*We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Dorothy Stringer School workforce profile: Workforce Profile DS 

Dorothy Stringer School gender pay gap report: Gender Pay Gap Report 2023