ICT/Computing Teacher

About the School:  

• Good Ofsted rating  

• Excellent CPD opportunities  

• We have an outstanding wellbeing programme offering  

o Childcare vouchers 

o Flu jabs  

o Access to the Fitness Suite and swimming pool  

o Pilates classes 

o Yoga class 

o Free eye tests 

• Reputation of academic excellence 

• First class student support within an inspirational environment 

• Specialisms are in Science and the Performing Arts 

• We believe every child deserves the best and we aim to achieve excellence in all aspects of school life 

• Our teachers are highly trained, dedicated and determined to help every child succeed 

• We are proud of our close community connections 

• Admission preference is given to staff’s children 

• We are partially selective   

About the Department:  

• KS3 – Each year students cover a varied selection of Computer Science topics, with elements of programming based on Scratch, Python programming topics and digital literacy (projects largely from www.teach-ict.com) 

• Computer Science/Creative Technology/Digital Literacy/e-Safety  

• KS4 – GCSE ICT (Edexcel) and GSCE Computing (OCR) 

• Computer systems and programming/practical investigation/programming project  

• GCSE ICT – Living in a digital world/using digital tools  

• KS5 – A Level Computing (OCR)  

• A Level computer science (OCR) – students learn to program in Python and Pascal using Lazarus and acquire skills which are relevant for both industry and higher education.  

Full details of the job can be found on our website www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer.  

Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  

Application forms and details can be obtained from the website, by calling the School on 01923 726917 or by email to rspinks@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk  

Deadline: 6 March 2017 

Interview date: tbc