Computer Science Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a talented Computer Science Teacher for a successful Academy in Croydon. The role involves delivering a diverse curriculum and supporting students' academic growth. Ideal candidates will have QTS, an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, and at least some secondary teaching experience, especially in multi-ethnic urban schools. Offering a collaborative and supportive environment for career development.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver a broad, balanced Computer Science curriculum.
• Monitor and support the progress and development of students.
• Facilitate a learning experience to achieve individual student potential.
• Contribute to raising standards within the Computer Science curriculum.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Successful teaching experience

Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements

Good level of ICT skills

Excellent time management skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science

Job description

About the school and role on offer

Tradewind Recruitment are very exciting to be collaborating with a successful and thriving Academy in Croydon, South London, with a proven track record of fantastic results at all key stages in their recruitment of a talented Computer Science Teacher.

This is a mixed Academy for 1,300 students aged 11-18, with a large sixth form of over 300 students. The school has a vision that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achieve their absolute potential. The school is part of a larger Federation that enables them to offer a comprehensive induction programme and training and development opportunities to support your career development including master's and other qualifications.

You will be joining a dedicated Computer Science department where teachers and staff collaborate with schemes of work and sharing of best practice to support their talented students.

Purpose of the role

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated Computer Science teaching curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Computer Science teacher/form tutor.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential through the subject of Computer Science.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment within the Computer Science curriculum.
• To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor.
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at Computer Science KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work.
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff.
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards.
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary.
• Have good written and spoken communication skills.
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.

If you are seeking a Computer Science teaching position within an exciting school in the Croydon catchment area, then please apply today to have your CV immediately reviewed.