Job Description
ICT Teacher - Part-time (2 Day)
Annual Salary: Paid to Scale
Location: East Grinstead
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time
Transportation: Driver (due to location)
Contract: Permanent
Working Days: Monday & Friday (08:30 - 16:00)
Join a dedicated team at a independent school, a specialist environment committed to the education and welfare of children with special needs. We are seeking a ICT Teacher who is passionate about providing outstanding teaching and learning, and who thrives in a collaborative educational setting. As the Computing Teacher, you will ensure each student reaches their full potential in computing by implementing effective strategies to enhance achievement.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Plan and implement a comprehensive computing curriculum.
* Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment that supports learners with SEND needs.
* Deliver engaging lessons, including accredited courses up to GCSE and BTEC.
* Develop and revise schemes of work and syllabuses.
* Monitor student progress and set achievement targets.
* Provide quality feedback to students.
* Maintain high standards of behaviour for learning.
* Communicate regularly with parents about student progress.
* Promote enrichment and extracurricular activities.
* Foster a strong school community reflective of key values.
* Manage the computing budget.
* Ensure excellent attendance and behaviour.
* Undertake professional development and appraisal.
* Implement and monitor Health and Safety policies.
* Maintain inspiring classroom displays.
* Undertake other responsibilities as directed by the Management Group.
Qualifications:
* Essential Qualifications
o Qualified teaching status.
o Qualification in managing online safety in schools (or ability to complete it before taking up the position).
* Desirable Qualifications
o SEND qualification (e.g., trauma-informed practitioner, autism awareness).
o Degree in Computer Science or related subject.
Experience:
* Teaching computing to students aged 7-19.
* Working with children with special educational needs.
* Significant experience with SEND learners (preferred).
* Organising and running extracurricular activities (preferred).
* Implementing and improving systems of safety in technology in schools (preferred).
Skills:
* Highly skilled classroom practitioner.
* Enthusiasm for teaching and learning computing.
* Ability to support learners with SEND.
* ICT competence.
* Effective behaviour management.
* Data analysis skills.
* Teamwork abilities.
Knowledge:
* SEN Code of Practice.
* National Curriculum requirements.
* Setting and monitoring challenging targets.
* Knowledge of filtering and monitoring systems.
* Up-to-date knowledge of digital literacy best practices.
* Completed training in online safety.
* Understanding of SEND categories.
Personal Competencies and Qualities:
* Well-organised and proactive.
* Vigilance in keeping children safe online.
* Positive and supportive relationships with staff, parents, and stakeholders.
* Commitment to professional development.
* Uphold confidentiality and data protection principles.
* Inspire and influence others about the importance of education.
* Demonstrate school values: Mutual respect, Compassion and Kindness, Responsibility, Creativity and Innovation, Resilience, Integrity.
How to apply:
* To apply for this ICT Teacher position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.