West Hatch High School
Computer Science Teacher
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TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Required ASAP
The computer science department has 4 dedicated rooms with 20-30 computers. The department currently offers OCR Computer Science at KS4 and KS5, as well as OCR Cambridge Advanced Nationals at KS5. Experience of teaching these specifications is desirable as well as any teacher with an in-depth knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++, SQL, JAVA, etc.
We are looking for someone who believes in building strong relationships with students and is willing to go the extra mile to support them in being successful both in and outside of school. You would be expected to develop, plan, and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students across all key stages. The post is suitable for an experienced practitioner or an ECT teacher.
Purpose of the Job
- To implement policies as determined by the governing body and the Headteacher.
- To implement and deliver an appropriate curriculum within the designated subject area.
- To assess and monitor the progress and development of designated students.
- To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and achievement.
- To fulfill the role of form tutor.
- To fulfill professional duties outlined in the Teachers Conditions of Service.
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The Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document specifies the general professional duties of a teacher. While every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
Particular Duties
Under the overall direction of the Headteacher.
Teaching
- Have a secure and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills necessary to teach specialist subjects.
- Plan to achieve progression in pupils' learning in line with agreed expectations on targets.
- Set homework, mark, and assess in line with school policies. Engage with school-wide learning initiatives.
- Ensure that high-quality teaching and learning takes place in all allocated classes.
- Mark, assess, record, and report on pupil achievement and maintain records as stated in the school’s policy. Maintain accurate records and use assessment data to monitor progress, targets, and take action (e.g., SEN, Gifted & Talented, praise, and track underachievement).
- Contribute to the development of Schemes of Learning, School, and Team policies as requested.
- Maintain a purposeful, orderly classroom environment, including neat storage, learning-centred display, and by employing a range of behaviour management strategies. Monitor targets for pupils on report.
- Undertake specific duties within the Team as agreed with your line manager.
- Attend and contribute positively to meetings and professional development activities.
- Promote and contribute where possible to the school’s extra-curricular programme.
- Meet deadlines for reports, marking, submission of coursework, and other assignments.
- Prepare pupils for examinations and take part in standardisation or moderating exercises as required by the Team or examination boards.
- Contribute to Citizenship teaching, special one-day events, and to the ethos of a Business and Enterprise Specialist School.
- Provide a welcoming environment to visitors and respond within 24 hours to telephone calls and within 7 days to written correspondence.
- Follow School Policy and support the Leadership Team in the effective operation of the school.
- Carry out the role of form tutor as required.
- All teachers at West Hatch may be required to deliver in subjects other than their specialism, dependant on the school’s curriculum needs. The senior team will determine subjects taught, dependant on the teacher’s individual experiences, skills, and qualifications.
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