Computer Science and IT Teacher

Part time Teacher required

Computer Science/IT

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The School which is based in the Fareham area, are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and ambitious teacher of Computer Science. Whilst the role is suitable for an NQT, more experienced teachers are also encouraged to apply, as the post will be awarded to the Candidate able to demonstrate outstanding teaching and learning. The School are seeking someone who can positively contribute towards raising standards in the Department and across the School as a whole.

The School currently follow the AQA Syllabus and the course proves to be a popular choice amongst GCSE students. The Department is well resourced, and enjoys state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. The team itself is forward thinking and collaborative in its approach, providing one another with support to realise the aim of strong. positive Student outcomes.

Role and responsibilities:

Teaching and learning

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for Computer Science to students age 11 – 14.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students.
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• To contribute to wider school life

Planning

• To assist in the development of appropriate schemes of work towards selected Computer Science syllabuses. To develop teaching resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the curriculum area.
• To contribute to the curriculum area and department’s development plan and its implementation. 
• To ensure department documentation and practice in relation to Health and Safety is in place and adhered to. 
• To assist in the process of curriculum development in Computer Science to ensure the continued relevance to the needs of students, examining and awarding bodies and the school’s ethos.
• To ensure that the equipment is in good working order and suitable for teaching use.

General Duties

• Participate in relevant meetings with colleagues, parents and be involved in links with external agencies as part of curriculum enhancement, including extra-curricular activities and off-site visits. 
• Support other members of the curriculum area and students as appropriate.
• Review your own professional development and maintain professional standards.
• Carry out any other such duties as the post holder may reasonably be required to do.

Person Specification:

Knowledge

• Excellent subject knowledge.
• A full awareness of the current issues relating to the developments of teaching Computer Science in schools. 
• Knowledge of the Computer Science curriculum or a willingness to learn and explore this in your teaching.

Experience

• Proven teaching experience at secondary level would be an advantage, but not essential.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications for the post. Post may be suitable for an NQT or an unqualified teacher.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiasm and passion for Computer Science and the ability to convey this to pupils.
• A reflective practitioner; ability to self-appraise and manage continuous professional self-development.

For the right candidate, the school may be able to offer additional teaching and learning responsibility, as well as comprehensive continual professional development, and a staff well-being programme.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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