Teacher of Computing

The Post

The Burgate School and Sixth Form is excited to seek a dedicated and progressive Computing teacher who can deliver outstanding lessons across the curriculum at this charming, rural school on the edge of the New Forest. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach A-level and GCSE Computer Science and IT as well as Computing in Years 7 and 8. The successful applicant will be supported with both additional planning time and enhanced remuneration.

Subject Details

Computing is taught to all students in Years 7, 8 for 2 hours each week. The candidate will have the opportunity to shape the delivery of this curriculum and help with the evolution from ICT to computing.

Computer Science and CiDA are optional at Key Stage 4, which begins in Year 9 through to Year 11. At present students work towards the AQA Computer Science specification or the Pearson CiDA specification and are allocated five teaching hours a fortnight. Our GCSE results are very good and continue to improve. The percentage of students gaining A*- C in Computing in 2017 was 76.5% and 83% in ICT.

In the Sixth Form we run A-Level AQA Computer Science and Pearson BTEC Level 3 in IT, and all students have nine teaching hours over two weeks. The successful candidate would be expected to teach in the Sixth Form. 

The successful applicant would ideally be highly proficient in more than one programming language. At present all Computing students learn several common programming languages from Year 7 to A-Level. The desire to be involved in extra-curricular activities would also be advantageous; we have built strong links with Bournemouth University, our STEM department and other schools in the area and we would like to build on these links in the future.

The school has recently invested heavily in ICT and installed a new Network which has improved its quality for both students and teachers. Remote access to the school network, and all the applications on the network are available and we use SIMS as a central information management system.

The Computing department at present comprises three full time teachers and the department has three specialist rooms, all of which have whiteboard walls and twin projectors, 28 student PCs and tables for practical computing such as Micro:Bit buggies and clay animation theatres.

Person Specification

We are looking for a well-qualified candidate who fulfils the following criteria:

• Has a passion for Computer Science and Information Technology
• Is committed, driven and enthusiastic
• Has an innovative approach to teaching and learning
• Can demonstrate and model excellence in the classroom
• Demonstrates deep commitment to the ethos of the school and the motto ‘Learning for Life.’
• Will effectively track progress to develop student potential
• Shows fairness and consistency 
• Has high standards of personal organisation
• Has a good record of punctuality and attendance
• Possesses good inter-personal and communication skills
• Shows keen interest and ability to keep abreast of new initiatives 
• Will model and present a positive image of the school
• Has a strong willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school 
• Has knowledge of two or more programming languages
• Has experience of teaching Year 7 -13.

General Information

Applicants should submit a completed application online via our website or TES website. If you wish to submit any additional information along with your application please contact Miss Sarah Hewett either by e-mail shewett@burgate.hants.sch.uk or telephone 01425 652039. Your application should reach the Headteacher by Friday 26 January 2018.

In addition to a tour of the school and informal discussions with key members of staff, each interviewee will be required to teach a 50 minute lesson. The selection process will culminate in a formal interview. 

Full details of the interview process will be sent to candidates with the invitation to interview. 

The school will aim to give applicants sufficient notice of an interview so that personal arrangements can be made and preparation time is available.

The Burgate School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and medical clearance. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.