Teacher of Computer Science (Partnerships)

Royal Grammar School; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract (2 years)

Above national pay scales for teachers

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Royal Grammar School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne invites an experienced Teacher of Computer Science for a fixed-term, 0.5 FTE two-year role within the Partnerships Team. You will split time between teaching KS5 here and leading Computing Partnership projects with local schools, guiding non-specialist teachers and contributing to outreach initiatives.

The post reports to the Director of Partnerships, requires strong subject knowledge and Sixth Form experience, and supports the school's co-curricular

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher of Computer Science with substantial experience of teaching at Key Stage 5.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a small amount of teaching at RGS, releasing an existing department member for outreach activities.
• Lead the majority of teaching time on projects that raise attainment and improve access to opportunities for students from local state-funded schools and colleges.
• Design and deliver activities that improve the skills of non-specialist Computing teachers in partner schools.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial flair to inspire, motivate and innovate within the Partnerships programme.
• Contribute to the school’s extensive co-curricular sporting, artistic and cultural programme.

Skills

KS5 experience

Outreach/partnerships

Education

Qualified Teacher of Computer Science

KS5 teaching experience

Job description

The role We have an exceptionally exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Computer Science to join the RGS Partnerships Team. This fixed-term, two-year post is made possible by generous funding from Neptune North. The role is twofold: teaching students at Royal Grammar School while principally working with students and teachers from other local schools on Computing Partnership projects. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing team of eight Partnership teachers across STEM and Sport. The role is suited to a practitioner with a high level of subject knowledge and experience of teaching at Key Stage 5, as it will largely involve working with very able Sixth Form students. The post is funded to 0.5 FTE and reports to the Director of Partnerships under the guidance of the Head of Computing.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a small amount of teaching at RGS, releasing an existing department member for outreach activities.
• Lead the majority of teaching time on projects that raise attainment and improve access to opportunities for students from local state-funded schools and colleges.
• Design and deliver activities that improve the skills of non-specialist Computing teachers in partner schools.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial flair to inspire, motivate and innovate within the Partnerships programme.
• Contribute to the school’s extensive co-curricular sporting, artistic and cultural programme.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher of Computer Science with substantial experience of teaching at Key Stage 5.
• High level of subject knowledge and the ability to work effectively with very able Sixth Form students.
• Entrepreneurial approach with the capacity to inspire, motivate and innovate.
• Willingness to contribute fully to the co-curricular life of the school.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits & package

• Fixed-term contract for two years, with scope for extension subject to continued funding.
• RGS salary scale, which is above national pay scales for teachers.
• Excellent benefits package (full details available in the Job Information Pack).

Royal Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer. All posts are subject to pre-interview referencing, internet searches and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with the children’s barred list check.