Computer Science Teacher - Kensington and Chelsea - January Start

Teacher of Computer Science

Kensington and Chelsea

MPS – UPS

Full time / Permanent

January Start

The role of will involve working within the Computer Science Department and other key school staff both within the Computer Science Department and across the whole school to promote the highest standards of learning, achievement and development for all students within Computer Science.

In particular, the post holder will:

• Plan and teach inspiring lessons that engage students of all ability levels.
• Ideally have experience of A-level teaching (though this is not essential).
• Excellent organisational ability
• Ability to organise own teaching resources and activities to deadline and quality standards.
• Ability to contribute to the design of subject units, curriculum development and new teaching approaches.
• Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower the school community to carry forward a shared vision. • Build and maintain effective relationships.
• Listen to, and reflect on, feedback from others, including colleagues and governors.
• Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems.
• Prioritise, plan, and organise themselves and others.
• Set & achieve ambitious, challenging goals and targets.

Key responsibilities:

• To create an exciting learning environment securing department improvement, raising attainment and achievement.
• To plan, resource and deliver lessons to a high standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make good progress.
• To prepare, develop and deliver lessons in the timetabled subject, according to the schemes of work agreed within the department.
• To ensure that all students achieve at chronological age level or, if well below level, make significant and continuing progress towards achieving at level.
• To monitor and record the performance of students.
• To foster and maintain high standards of effort and discipline amongst the students by the use of appropriate school based rewards, negotiated goals and sanctions.
• To encourage effective learning by the appropriate use of formative assessment, target setting and the development of teaching and learning styles.
• To foster an atmosphere of mutual respect with students in all classroom activity.
• To develop and foster good working relationships with all staff.
• To be prepared to undertake the pastoral role of a form tutor.
• To comply with all Examination Board regulations regarding the teaching of examination subjects and the completion of coursework.
• To attend meetings as directed by the Head of Department.
• To attend Academic Review Process as appropriate.
• To care for and maintain such equipment and books as may be in use in the teaching base or location.
• To display work or materials which enhance the learning environment.
• To contribute positively to the extracurricular life of the school.
• To be proactive in the pursuit of continuous professional development ensuring you maintain an up-to-date knowledge of teaching practices.

Education / Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding in the subject of Computer Science with an ability to teach to GCSE level.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding in the subject of Computer Science with an ability to teach to A level.
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills from theory in a practical classroom context
• Ability to motivate and encourage children
• Ability to create effective relationships with a variety of different people
• Effective classroom manager
• Excellent experience and knowledge of IT to support learning
• Excellent use of a range of evidence, including performance data, to support, monitor, evaluate and improve aspects of school life.

If you are the Computer Science Teacher we have been looking for, then apply today. Shortlisted Teachers will be contacted within 24 hours.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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Computer Science Teacher – Kensington and Chelsea – January Start

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