Teacher of Computing
Highgate School
Haringey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main salary scale: £35,216 - £55,567
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 14 February 2019
Job overview
Highgate is looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and innovative computing specialist to teach pupils in the Senior School. The successful candidate will be interested in problem solving, and in ways of making coding accessible to pupils aged from 11 to 18. They will teach the IGCSE and A level Computer Science courses, and will work closely with other departments whose subjects require the manipulation of data. Recent experience of teaching exam classes and the ability to teach some Maths would be helpful, although not essential. The post could be full or part-time.
The school has in place DfE recognised arrangements for the induction Year and the confirmation of NQT status and has considerable experience of and success in guiding new teachers to qualified status. For all teachers new to Highgate, regardless of experience, there is a strong and supportive framework of induction to the school.
There are opportunities to contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life at the school, both aspects of which are valued at Highgate.
The Curriculum
All pupils have compulsory Computing lessons at KS3 and the curriculum develops pupils’ computational thinking and computer programming skills. We use a range of computer programming languages to teach computational thinking concepts, so candidates should have a good understanding of Python. Experience with Javascript, JQuery or Lua would also be useful, but this is not essential, provided a knowledge of Python is secure. Candidates should also be familiar with web design using HTML and CSS.
Pupils at Highgate take the Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science course. The two parts of the specification are the theory of Computer Science and problem solving and programming. Computer Science has been offered at A level since September 2017.
The department also provides opportunities for pupils to develop their coding skills and creativity in problem solving through extra-curricular clubs and preparation for national computer programming competitions. Highgate pupils have been very successful in competitions featuring the Raspberry Pi and Microsoft Kodu.
The Department
Several Mathematics teachers and the Head of E-Learning support the Head of Computer Science in the delivery of the curriculum throughout the school. The Department is well-resourced; computing lessons take place in purpose built ICT suites.
Teachers at Highgate enjoy a welcoming, comfortable and exceptionally well-resourced environment and are provided with significant assistance from a range of support staff. Salaries are competitive. The school pays the employer’s contribution to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Mark O’Connor, the Head of Computing (mark.oconnor@highgateschool.org.uk) or James Newton, the Deputy Head (Academic) (james newton@highgateschool.org.uk) are very happy to answer any questions.
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About Highgate School
Established in 1565, Highgate is now one of the UK’s leading co-educational independent schools, with around 1,700 pupils aged 3-18.
Academic excellence
Academic standards at Highgate remain high, as our most recent exam results demonstrate. In 2023 over 50% of all our GCSE entries were graded 9, and 78.9% were 9 or 8. Within our Sixth Form, in 2023, 46.5% of all our exam entries were awarded an A* at A level (or Pre-U equivalent) and 82.8% were A* or A. In 2023, 30 pupils matriculated at either Cambridge or Oxford colleges, whilst others took up places at prestigious Art, Architecture and Medical schools. Every year, the vast majority of our leavers enter Russell Group universities or other elite Higher Education establishments, including in the US and Canada.
Beyond the classroom
Alongside their studies, Highgate pupils are offered a wide range of co-curricular activities which enhance both their childhood experience and their future aspirations. We are also exceptionally fortunate when it comes to sport with extensive facilities, excellent staff and a wide range of activities available.
At Highgate, we encourage social responsibility through our charity work, both locally and further afield. For example, we are the principal education sponsor for the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham and support Great Lakes High School in Uganda.
Location
Our School is situated in one of the most attractive and popular areas of North London, a short distance from central London and adjacent to Hampstead Heath. We endeavour to be a sustainable school and are well served by good public transport links.
Management
Our Head, Mr Adam Pettitt, leads our Senior School and is also responsible for the overall direction of our Pre-Preparatory and Junior Schools.
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