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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational Teacher of Computer Science who can create a dynamic and engaging learning environment where every student can reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher to join a school that is supportive and friendly, where pupils have excellent behaviour and attitude and class sizes are small (typically less than 8 pupils at KS4 and KS5). The school is committed to supporting your professional journey and balancing the needs of a busy workplace with your wellbeing. The working year is 175 days, including paid training days, and this post offers the option of teaching some lessons remotely. The postholder will be given a laptop for the duration of their time at the school.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified teachers. This permanent position is offered on a part or full-time basis.
Description
Computing is taught in a new and purpose-built teaching space and is supported by a technician. The teaching space is an outstanding learning space and includes a suite of iMacs and MIDI keyboards. As a practical subject, class sizes are kept low and are usually less than 8 pupils at KS4 and KS5. Computing is a timetabled curriculum subject from Year 1. Whilst there are opportunities to teach in the primary years, our priority is for a strong teacher to teach A-Level Computing and BTEC Information Technology Level 3.
All pupils from Year 5 are given a school Google Chromebook and this is used throughout their time at the school. The Google suite of Apps is used to support teaching and learning across the school. iMACs are also used for the teaching of Computing and some BTECs.
Job description
Job Purpose
To deliver high quality lessons to prepare students for their external qualifications.
To be successful in this role, you must be:
Suitably qualified with QTS in the appropriate age range and experience teaching to at least A-Level and BTEC Level 3.
Passionate in using your knowledge of current theory and practice in teaching and learning to provide highly effective curriculum delivery, in a stimulating and enjoyable way.
Ready to utilise the benefits of an independent curriculum that is innovative and flexible in terms of delivery and content; this is likely to include designing a bespoke curriculum that meets the needs of a variety of learners, including SEND, from across the school.
An enthusiastic team player, willing to participate fully in the school’s extra-curricular programme and wider school life. An interest in supporting an active and highly regarded programme of extra-curricular is desirable.
Engaged with the school’s ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open and hardworking team.
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching and learning
Effectively teach pupils of all abilities across appropriate year groups, planning, preparing and delivering engaging and challenging lessons which enable all pupils to make good progress in their learning.
Use a range of appropriate classroom management strategies to maintain high levels of behaviour and discipline and deal promptly and effectively with misbehaviour per the school’s policies.
Use school systems, in the tracking and reporting of pupils and in accordance with the general professional expectations of teaching staff.
Recognise each student as an individual, for instance, liaising with the SENCo and supporting the gifted and talented and those with IEPs.
Support and be prepared to implement strategies to promote the school’s values.
Attend staff meetings, pastoral meetings, open evenings and parents’ evenings (and other functions of a similar nature) as deemed necessary by the Headteacher and/or Senior Leadership Team.
Undertake any additional responsibilities, including cover work (where appropriate) and participate in the school’s arrangements for performance management, as required by the Head and/or Senior Leadership Team.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.