Teacher of Computer Science
Glenalmond College
Glenalmond, Perth
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2021
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2020
Job overview
Glenalmond College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified Teacher of Computer Science for January 2021. The position is full-time and will suit a newly qualified or experienced qualified teacher who wants to contribute to a very successful department. The candidate will be able to teach Computer Science to A level; some experience of preparing candidates for Oxbridge entrance would be helpful but not essential. All staff at Glenalmond are expected to contribute fully to the extra -curricular and boarding life of this busy and successful school.
Key Function
• Teach Computing to A level and Oxbridge entry as well as across KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to the wider co-curricular, pastoral, and boarding programme of Glenalmond College
Line Management
• Responsible to the Head of Department of the main subject specialism.
Special Duties
• Have a passion for the subject and promote this positively through teaching.
• Plan, prepare and deliver highly effective lessons to promote good pupil progress.
• Differentiate work to ensure inclusion for all pupils including those recognised as Gifted.
• Understand and follow department policies, programmes of study and schemes of work.
• Regularly evaluate teaching practice as part of the appraisal process.
• Maintain an effective working environment.
• Promote positive values and behaviour in pupils.
• Have secure and up-to-date knowledge of examination board requirements.
• Regularly set, mark and provide feedback on classwork and homework as determined by the homework timetable and in line with College policy.
• Liaise with parents when appropriate and attend all relevant parents’ evenings.
• Complete end-of-term written reports to a high standard and according to College guidance.
• Attend INSET, departmental meetings, and whole school meetings and briefings as directed.
• Undertake cover and invigilation duties as directed by the Sub-Warden.
• Contribute to the development of departmental resources
• Fulfil the role of the tutor within the House system, including day and evening duties.
• Be vigilant and consistent in ensuring that pupils are always safe and secure, in line with the College’s safeguarding and child protection policy
• Contribute to the College’s co-curricular programme in fields such as sport, drama, music, societies, &c.
Glenalmond College is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children and expects all its employees to share this commitment. Any job offer will be made subject to satisfactory checks with previous employers, including a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.
Glenalmond College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
About Glenalmond College
The College is built on the south bank of the River Almond, from the north bank of which rise the Grampians. It is about 50 miles north of Edinburgh and 10 miles from both Perth and Crieff.
The College Buildings, grouped round a cloistered quadrangle, comprise the Chapel, Hall, Library, houserooms and studies, study bedrooms, classrooms. A separate block houses additional classrooms, a purpose built Science Centre and a Theatre. A few yards away are the Art School and the Design and Technology Centre. Next to these are the Music practise rooms.
The Sports Complex consists of squash courts, a strength and conditioning suite, an indoor sports hall and a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness suite and an indoor .22 range.
Houses. There are 4 houses for boys and 3 houses for girls. The organisation of all the Houses is the same, each having accommodation for resident Housestaff. Senior boys and girls have study-bedrooms or studies of their own.
Religion. The College is an Episcopalian foundation and has a splendid Chapel. However all denominations are welcomed.
Admission. Boys and girls enter the College between the ages of 13 and 14 via the Common Entrance Examination or Entrance Scholarship papers. Pupils leaving Primary Schools may qualify by tests and examinations for junior entry at rising 12. Girls and boys may also qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, or at other points during their school career.
Curriculum. In the first 3 years all pupils take a wide range of subjects up to the GCSE with English, Mathematics, a modern language and the 3 Sciences as core subjects. Greek, Spanish, German, Art, Drama, Music, Design/Technology, History, Geography, Latin, Computer Science, Physical Education are optional subjects to GCSE and beyond. Each pupil is guided by a tutor.
The Sixth Form provides specialist courses in Arts and Sciences leading to GCE A-Level and also a selection of SQA Higher Levels. Lectures from outside speakers on social, economic and cultural subjects of topical interest take place regularly.
Economics, Business Studies, Theatre Studies, History of Art, and Politics are now fully established in the Sixth Form.
Careers. Over 90% of pupils qualify for entry to university; some go direct to professional careers, industry, the Services, etc. Great emphasis is placed on careers guidance: careers talks, visits and advice along with a well-stocked careers room assist pupils in their choice. Most pupils take careers aptitude tests at age 16.
Art, Drama and Music. Music plays a central part in the life of the school: there is an Orchestra as well as smaller String, Woodwind and Brass Groups. A large Choir and Choral Society perform at the College, in Perth and in Edinburgh. The Concert Society arranges recitals and concerts at the College; frequent visits are made to concerts in Perth and elsewhere. There is a Pipe Band.
The Drama and Art departments flourish, in conjunction with the well-established Design and Technology Centre. Art, Music as well as Design/Technology form part of the normal curriculum and can be taken at GCSE and A level.
Games and Recreations. Rugby, Hockey and Lacrosse are played in the Michaelmas Term and there is a wide variety of activities to choose from in the Lent Term including Football. In Summer Term the sports are Cricket, Athletics, Shooting, Tennis and Golf. Shooting on the Miniature Ranges takes place during the two winter terms. There is a large indoor heated Swimming Pool and pupils are trained in personal survival and Lifesaving. There are also Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, a private Golf Course, and two full-size all-weather pitches for hockey and tennis.
During the Summer, pupils have the opportunity to explore the hills and the neighbouring countryside.
Combined Cadet Force. There is a contingent of the Combined Cadet Force which has strong links with the Armed Forces and the Royal Regiment of Scotland (Black Watch Battalion) in particular. The ceremonial dress, as worn by the Pipe Band for example, is the Highland dress with the Murray of Atholl tartan.
Army and Air sections, with a Pre-Service section for Junior Pupils, are organised on the basis of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Shooting and Adventure Training figure prominently; pupils may also be engaged on Conservation, Community Service Work or Mountain Awareness Group.
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