Teacher of Computer Science
St Benedict's School
Ealing
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2024
Job overview
Teacher of Computer Science
(Part time 0.5 FTE)
The Post
The post becomes vacant in September 2024
The successful candidate will be:
- a graduate in Computer Science or related discipline and will preferably hold qualified teacher status
- able to teach Computer Science up to GCSE, and A-Level
- able to demonstrate excellent skills in the classroom
- expected to demonstrate good inter-personal skills and to command the respect of pupils, colleagues and parents
- expected to contribute to the further development of these successful departments
- expected to make a significant and sustained contribution to the co-curricular life of the School
- committed to his/her own professional development, and in particular the use of digital technology as a tool for teaching and learning
- expected to contribute to the pastoral life of the school
- empathetic to the Catholic and Benedictine ethos of the School
Computer Science at St Benedict’s
Computer Science is currently taught as a subject in year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 12 & 13. Edexcel GCSE Computer Science is chosen as an option during year 9. In 2023 our pass rate for GCSE was 78.6% A*- B and the pass rate was 100% A*- C. Some of the more able pupils opt to study AQA Computer Science at A Level. Successes include on average one student per year gaining a place at Imperial College London and two at Edinburgh for the prestigious Computer science and AI course, while others have joined other Russell Group Universities to study for a degree in Computer Science. We have also had excellent success with the UK Bebras, Oxford University Computing Challenge and The Perse Team Coding Challenges in recent years. Sixth Form pupils contribute to co-curricular computing activities such as the popular Vex Robotics V5 competitions in year 12, and our teams were represented at the UK Nationals in Telford. In year 11, several of the GCSE Computer Science and Physics students are building their own satellite in CanSat Club, and in the younger years there are weekly Coding Clubs.
Computer Science teaching takes place in dedicated ICT rooms, all well equipped with interactive whiteboards. The department share and contribute to a pool of electronic and other resources and regularly exchange teaching ideas. Mutual observation of lessons is encouraged.
Please see our Recruitment Pack for a full description of the School’s Strategic Plan and significant opportunities for your professional development at St Benedict’s.
Remuneration
Applications are welcome from newly qualified, recently qualified or experienced teachers. Remuneration will depend on experience and qualifications and will be reviewed annually.
Children of teaching staff are entitled to a fee discount.
Accommodation might be available.
Applications and Timetable
Candidates must apply using the enclosed application form. This must be completed in full and include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of TWO referees one of whom, if appropriate, should be your current employer.
Closing Date for completed applications: 12 noon, 30 April 2024.
Interviews will take place on 2nd and 3rd May 2024. If you have not heard by that time, you may assume your application has been unsuccessful.
The successful applicant will take up the post on 1st September 2024
About St Benedict's School
St Benedict’s is London’s leading independent Catholic co-educational school, situated in leafy Ealing. The school is a successful blend of the traditional and the progressive; proud of its heritage but also forward thinking and innovative. Within a caring, happy community, our pupils thrive, benefiting from a seamless education which can begin at the age of 3 and continue through to the Sixth Form.
St Benedict’s has strong academic standards, with considerable ambition for future academic success. The school is committed to supporting all children to develop their full potential, by treating them as individuals, and catering for their particular needs and talents at every stage. Inspirational teaching, tutorial guidance and exceptional pastoral care are at the heart of the education we offer.
The Junior School and Nursery provide a supportive and vibrant environment in which to learn. Sharing excellent facilities with the Senior School and a programme of cross-curricular activities help ease the transition at 11+ to the Senior School, which is on the same site.
At St Benedict’s, there is a vital focus on personal development, and our outstanding co-curricular programme helps pupils to thrive by enabling them to find and develop their unique gifts and talents. St Benedict’s has a distinguished sporting tradition: while many boys and girls train and compete at county and national level, everyone is encouraged to enjoy sport, teamwork and fitness. Music and Drama are both excellent; there is a strong choral tradition, renowned Abbey Choir and many instrumental ensembles. Termly drama productions have recently included Amadeus, West Side Story and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
We encourage principled leadership, resilience and character in our pupils, and promote the Christian values of integrity, fairness and generosity to others. This is a hallmark of the School, informed by the 1500 year-old Rule of St Benedict, and there could be no better way of equipping young people for the future.
Recent developments include a fine new Sixth Form Centre and Art Department, opened in 2015. A new Nursery and Pre-Prep Department will open in September 2017, providing our youngest pupils with a first-rate learning environment.
The number on roll is currently 1075. The Senior School has 820 pupils. The Junior School and Nursery has 255 pupils.
The School had a full integrated inspection by Independent Schools’ Inspectorate (ISI) in November 2012 and a Section 48 Inspection by the Diocese of Westminster in September 2013. The two highly complimentary reports are available on the school website. There was an ISI Regulatory Compliance Inspection in December 2015 and the report confirming full compliance was published in February 2016.
Academic results are consistently high. In 2016 the A level the pass rate at A*/B grades was 73.7% of which 38.8% were A/A* and at GCSE the pass rate at A*/B grades was 77.5% of which 45.8% were A/A* grades.
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