Teacher of ICT

The Moat School is a unique and successful Independent Secondary Day School in London for children with Dyslexia and associated SpLDs.

The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching KS3-5 ICT Computer Science and have confidence in teaching a broad range of ability. 

This position will be shared between The Moat Sixth Form site in Hammersmith and the main Secondary School site in Fulham. Class sizes are favourable, with a maximum of 10 pupils per class. 

The Moat School operates its own salary scale and candidates will be remunerated according to experience. The school provides all staff with the exclusive use of a wireless enabled laptop computer. 

The Moat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS ch

  

Summary of responsibilities

To be responsible for the teaching of ICT Computer Science for KS3-5, up to A Level/BTEC L3, including tracking and assessing students’ work

To oversee the e-safety provision at the school, including staff inset presentations and pupil workshops

To maintain links and create out-reach opportunities with relevant centres and organisations, including trips, visits and to run extra-curricular activities

To teach pupils according to their educational needs and as defined in their EHC plan and liaise with Speech and Occupational Therapists when necessary

To communicate regularly with parents

To contribute to the design of programmes of study and to support Head of Department in SOW planning

To ensure that equipment is maintained and updated

To have due regard to health and safety policies in the department, and to carry out risk assessment as and when appropriate

To take part in in-service training days

To perform normal staff duties, including those specified in the Staff Handbook; including the provision of reasonable cover for absent colleagues

To undertake lunchtime and break time duties as required

To participate in the preparing of pupils for public examinations and participate in the arrangements and supervision of such examinations

Essential 

Degree in ICT / Computer Science

Teaching Degree, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification 

Desirable 

Experience working with pupils with SEN 

Form Tutor or pastoral care experience

Application form with a full accompanying covering letter and the contact details of two referees (including current or most recent employer) should be sent by email no later than 5th February 2021