Digital Leader and Teacher of Computing
Tes Schools Recruitment
Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 25 May 2022
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Digital Leader and Teacher of Computing for this opportunity to work in one of Kent's leading Prep Schools. This is an independent preparatory school which educates pupils from 3-13 years. The school has access to more than twenty acres of attractive grounds, on the northern fringe of Tonbridge, Kent.
The school are looking to recruit a full-time Digital Leader and Teacher of Computing who has a passion for teaching to the highest standards to join their hardworking and supportive team. To be considered for this position you must be a graduate with appropriate teaching and subject qualifications and experience.
Job Description
Reports to: Deputy Head
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected:
- To teach Computing across the school from Year 1 to Year 8
- To plan, develop and maintain Long and Medium Term Plans and policies for Computing in line with school policies and practice
- To lead and develop the Digital Literacy Strategy across all areas of the school
- To lead and manage the development of the Learning Platform training staff and pupils in its use in collaboration with the Director of Studies
- To lead any new developments of technology across the school
- To collaborate with the IT operations engineer to ensure that the resources are well maintained
- To be the ‘go to’ person for staff who may need support with regards to IT in collaboration with the engineer
- To keep up to date with current and new educational developments both in Computing and in the use of technology in classrooms
- To deliver training for staff in the use of technologies
- To lead the provision of training for online safety for students, staff and parents
- To review the Online Safety and IT usage policies in line with Alpha Plus requirements
- To carry out the duties of a Head of Department as specified by school policy
- To attend Alpha Plus technology forums and any other CPD as required.
- To carry out regular staff duties on a rota basis, attend parents’ evenings and other meetings as required by the school
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The person appointed should:
- Be a graduate with appropriate teaching and subject qualifications and experience
- Be able and willing to teach computing across Key Stages 1-3
- Possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Be an enthusiastic colleague with a passion for their subject
- Be prepared to lead and enter fully and whole-heartedly into the life of the school
- Have determination to ensure that every pupil fulfils their potential
- Have a strong commitment to effective learning and teaching
Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.
To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
Please include REF: LC1620914 in the email subject line.
About Tes Schools Recruitment
- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
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