Innovative Computing & Creative Tech Teacher (KS2–4)

St Edward's School; Spearywell; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP support

Wellbeing days

October half-term break

Clinical psychologist support

Staff wellbeing lead

Free on-site lunches

Free on-site parking

Sports facilities access

Job summary

St Edward's School seeks a Teacher of Computing and Creative Technologies to deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 2 to 4. The role involves expanding a broad curriculum including coding, robotics, E-Sports, digital media and computational thinking across multiple sites within a reasonable commute.

The successful candidate will lead online safety, contribute to the school's digital strategy, support enrichment activities and work closely with families and partners.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in computing, ICT or a related field.
• Strong subject knowledge across computing and creative technology disciplines.
• Confident in teaching coding, robotics and digital creativity.
• Understands digital literacy, online safety and safeguarding.
• Excellent classroom practice with differentiated lessons.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs.
• Calm, clear, empathetic communication and resilience.
• Enthusiastic about innovation, technology and creative learning.
• Thrives in a supportive, committed team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, ambitious and inclusive lessons in computing and creative technologies across Key Stages 2 to 4.
• Design and implement a broad curriculum including coding, robotics, E-Sports, digital media and computational thinking.
• Promote digital literacy, online safety and safeguarding as part of pupil wellbeing.
• Act as Online Safety Lead, working with the Safeguarding Team to embed safe digital practices.
• Contribute to the school's digital strategy and promote innovative uses of technology in teaching and learning.
• Support enrichment opportunities such as STEM clubs, robotics, e-sports or creative digital projects.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils using trauma-informed approaches to support behaviour and engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and external partners for the best pupil outcomes.
• Carry out professional duties of a qualified teacher, in line with the Teachers' Standards.

Skills

QTS

Computing degree

Coding

Robotics

Digital creativity

Digital literacy

Safeguarding

Classroom practice

Team player

Education

Degree in computing/ICT

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

St Edward's School seeks a Teacher of Computing and Creative Technologies to deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 2 to 4. The role involves expanding a broad curriculum including coding, robotics, E-Sports, digital media and computational thinking across multiple sites within a reasonable commute.

The successful candidate will lead online safety, contribute to the school's digital strategy, support enrichment activities and work closely with families and partners.