Teacher of Computer Science

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Ensure all school safeguarding procedures are adhered to. To plan and teach Computer Science across key stages 3 to 5 and challenge students to achieve at the very highest level. Experience of teaching KS5 is essential. Be an enthusiastic advocate for Computer Science and its role in education. Develop strong, collaborative relationships within the Computer Science department. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver a broad, inclusive, and well-differentiated Computer Science curriculum across KS3, GCSE, and A Level Bring genuine enthusiasm for the subject, generating and sustaining high levels of motivation and achievement in all students Employ engaging and innovative approaches that promote high-quality teaching and learning Support students in developing computational thinking, programming skills, and problem-solving abilities Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistency and excellence across the department Contribute to the wider life of the school, including pastoral responsibilities and co-curricular activities Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct. Developing positive and courteous relations with students, parent and colleagues. Ensure that schemes of work are follow, reviewed and modified to enable the maintenance and development of high standards are teaching and learning. Keep up to date with developments in Computer Science and education in general to ensure that best practice is adopted within the department. Monitor students’ work to ensure high standards are maintained ad identify any specific learning needs. Ensure that individual pupil progress is regularly assessed, recorded and used to inform future teaching. Feeding back to students and parents on progress, giving clear guidance for improvement, in accordance to the school’s procedures. Promote Computer Science within the school to encourage students’ interest. To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requi