Teacher of Computer Science and School Digital Lead

Line Manager/Reporting into: Head of Computer Science

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time  

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date for Applications: 9am on Monday 27th February 2023

Start Date: September 2023 

ROLE SUMMARY & JOB PURPOSE 

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Computer Science to join us from September 2023. We are seeking to appoint a committed and dynamic teacher who can deliver inspirational lessons across all aspects of the Computer Science curriculum. The successful candidate will have the ability to motivate, enthuse and influence our students, to ensure optimum levels of student learning and achievement across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. They will also be required to play an active role in the extra-curricular activities run by the Faculty and/or elsewhere in the school. The role of School Digital Lead is an additional responsibility which will be awarded to the right candidate.

Reddam House is an ambitious school in the digital and computer space. All students have their own device from Year 4 to Y13, as part of the Inspired group students are already working collaboratively in a dedicated VR/Metaverse space, Artificial Intelligence is being used in English, Maths, Science, Geography and PE, and the school is currently progressing through Microsoft Showcase School accreditation. Computer Science is taught from Y3 in the school, and is a popular option choice at GCSE and A level, with many students graduating to Computer Science based degree courses after they leave.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

All teaching staff are expected:

• To promote the school’s consciously expressed culture;
• To espouse the fact that it is an independent school with a significant boarding section;
• To acknowledge that the early learning, junior and senior sections constitute one school;
• To be a fluent user of digital technology, to advance and enhance teaching and learning;
• To use differentiation in his/her teaching, enabling all students to reach the highest standards;
• To be sensitive to the complexity of the relationships that pertain within the school;
• To be sensible about expenditure;
• To behave appropriately at all times;
• To accept that he or she bears, as does everyone else connected to the School, a responsibility for marketing it.

Every teacher must be committed to the fulfilment of the School’s strategic intents:

a)  In academic matters, to foster and communicate a culture of high expectations, focused on teaching and learning;

b) In pastoral matters, to ensure that each student is given the individual attention she or he requires;

c) To recognise that we all in some ways exercise leadership responsibilities; to ensure that any formal leadership or managerial responsibilities he or she holds are fulfilled in such a way that the School’s aims are promoted;

d) To develop one’s own professional expertise as fully as possible;

e) To contribute to making the School welcoming and accessible to the wider community;

f) To ensure that the resources used in teaching and learning are as good as they can be within the bounds of affordability.

Co-curricular expectations

Further to this, every member of staff has some responsibility towards the provision of co-curricular activities, which are a central feature of a Reddam House education. Each member of staff is also responsible for ensuring that students’ behaviour is appropriate and as good as it can be. It is very important that we are all positive about the benefits that membership of our diverse community of students brings to every member of our community. 

Departmental Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Computer Science the primary focus of this post will be:

To be an outstanding classroom practitioner, using a variety of methods and techniques to engage, motivate, support and challenge students;

To have an excellent rapport with students and be involved in the pastoral care of the school;

To ensure that lessons are well-planned in accordance with the schemes of work for each course;

To know students well and understand prior learning and progression needs;

To set high expectations for the achievement of their students;

To set and assess work in line with the School’s assessment policy, providing positive and meaningful feedback which enables students to improve;

To monitor students’ performance aiming continually to raise their levels of achievement;

To report accurately and honestly on progress in line with the School’s reporting schedules;

To contribute to the raising of professional standards in the English department; including the development of curriculum and schemes of work, keeping abreast of new developments and research and the sharing of good practice;

To participate in the wider life of the School, including trips, activities and in boarding;

To fulfil administrative duties in both an efficient and effective manner;

To supervise and, where possible, teach students whose teacher is not available, as well as invigilating examinations.

To liaise closely with the Head of English and Academic Deputy on all academic matters.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

To have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties, legal liabilities and responsibilities;

To have a working knowledge of all relevant Policies and Procedures;

To establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and other staff, as appropriate;

To be committed to ensuring that every student is given the opportunity to achieve their potential and meet the high expectations set for them;

To observe and manage all Health and Safety requirements to maintain a safe environment for students, colleagues and parents.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and if successful you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles and values of our organisation.

Any successful applications will also be required to undergo rigorous child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check as well as completing any relevant safeguarding assessments

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

Inspired Education is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Inspired makes hiring decisions based solely the skills, experiences and attributes needed to continue to deliver excellence.