Computing and ICT Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Brent - May start date

Computing and ICT Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Salary range: Inner London Pay Scales MPS (£38,766 - £50,288) / UPS (£55,414.72 - £60,092.09)

Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover

Commencement date: May 2025

Hours of work: Full Time

Location: Brent

The Role

We are looking to appoint an outstanding ICT and Computing teacher who has the vision and determination to achieve outstanding outcomes for all our students. This is an exceptional opportunity.  It will offer the successful candidate a friendly, highly supportive and committed working environment within a culture of success and professional growth.  ICT is an extremely popular subject throughout the school with many students opting to study ICT and Computing at GCSE and Level 3.

The Person

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom teacher who can inspire and excite students about their learning. You will have an innovative approach to developing an ICT curriculum that is inclusive to all students.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the full age and ability range up to and including GCSE and Level 3 and will be able to develop enrichment activities across the school.  A sound knowledge and understanding of best practice in the accurate assessment of student work is essential.

Purpose of the Post:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/ Form Tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
• To fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
• To meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, record and report on the attendance, learning needs, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students
• Ensure that ICT, Literacy, Numeracy and school subject specialism(s) are reflected in the teaching/learning experience of students
• Undertake a designated programme of teaching
• Ensure a high quality learning experience for students which meets internal and external quality standards
• Prepare and update subject materials
• Use a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and demands of the syllabus
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, departmental and school procedures
• Mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status within the relevant subject area.
• Experience of teaching all or most of the age range served by the School (11 – 18).
• Well qualified in the appropriate subject area and/or participation in relevant in-service courses and/or further professional study

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

Personal Qualities:

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

If you are the person 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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