Teacher of Computing (Maternity Cover)
Riverston School
Greenwich
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary - depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Spring 2023
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2023
Job overview
Teacher of Computing (Maternity Cover)
Riverston School is a small non selective Independent Day School. Many of our students have special educational needs. Riverston wishes to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic specialist teacher of Computer Science. Computer Science and Digital Literacy are highly valued within our school and we strive to imbed both into our bespoke curriculum.
The successful applicant will be able to teach across all secondary key stages and deliver the content with energy and creativity, inspiring students to learn.
As an autistic school, Riverston has many pupils who are currently highly skilled in this area, therefore your true knowledge and passion for Computing must be evident.
Our classes are small which enables you to both get to know student abilities but learning is enhanced through the opportunity to adapt teaching and deliver it at the right pace.
Come and join our family.
REQUIREMENTS:
A first degree in Computer Science or a relevant degree.
A P.G.C.E. or equivalent Teacher Education qualification.
A clear understanding of Autism.
Secure subject knowledge to teach Computer Science across the secondary age range including IGCSE and A level.
CRB cleared.
This position is open to full or part time applicants. An immediate start is preferred.
About Riverston School
- Riverston School
- 63-69 Eltham Road
- London
- SE12 8UF
- United Kingdom
Riverston School is a mixed, specialist SEND independent school with Nursery, Senior School and Sixth Form departments situated in Lee, south-east London.
Riverston School was founded in 1926 and has been family-owned since 1956. The school is housed in four adjacent Victorian houses. Recent refurbishments and upgrades have delivered a coffee shop, a sixth-form area and a centre for textiles, food technology and skills for life.
Headteacher
Mr Guy Baker
Vision and values
Riverston School’s main aims are: to provide a safe, supportive and caring environment for everyone; to offer a modern and varied curriculum that works for each individual student; and to equip pupils with a range of skills for their future life, encompassing the academic, social, physical, creative and moral skills everyone needs.
While the curriculum concentrates on traditional academic subjects, children’s physical and creative development is prioritised too. Students learn English, maths, history, geography, RE, languages, ICT, science and business studies, alongside drama, food technology, music, design and technology, art and choir. They also have the opportunity to take part in junior sports leadership awards and athletic challenges such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
ISI report
“Pupils are well educated in accordance with the school’s aims, demonstrating a range of academic, social, physical and creative skills. Pupils show good levels of understanding, knowledge and ability across the curriculum. They listen well, read efficiently and with good expression, and become increasingly articulate and confident.”
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