Teacher of Computer Science

Kensington Park School; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in London is seeking a Teacher of Computer Science starting January 2025. The role involves teaching up to A level in a creative environment, contributing to co-curricular programmes, and upholding the school's values of equality and safeguarding. Applicants should be qualified teachers, enthusiastic, and open to professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to a range of experience levels.
• Commitment to the School’s values on equal opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science in an imaginative and varied manner.
• Contribute to co-curricular programmes.
• Engage with safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Qualified teacher

Ability to teach Computer Science up to A level

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Overview

Kensington Park School is seeking to appoint a highly qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of Computer Science from January 2025 or sooner, if possible, to teach throughout the School up to A level.

Kensington Park School is a co-educational independent school (11-18) situated in the heart of cosmopolitan London with a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. The School combines a rigorous academic education with an emphasis on developing the whole student by giving them a broad educational experience and strong pastoral care. The small class sizes ensure that a personalised and individual education is delivered to each student. The School has an extensive and thriving co-curricular programme to which a contribution will be expected.

The successful applicant will join a forward-thinking and high-achieving department and be committed to delivering genuinely imaginative, varied and challenging courses. Each year its leavers take up places at Oxbridge and other top universities in the UK, Europe, North America and around the world.

The salary will reflect individual experience and current salaries according to the School's pay scale. This post would equally suit an experienced classroom practitioner or an individual who is new to teaching. Kensington Park School has an excellent reputation for training staff through the Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel (ISTIP).

Early applications are encouraged as they may be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be scheduled in advance of the closing date.

Kensington Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science to students up to A level in a way that is imaginative, varied and challenging.
• Contribute to a forward-thinking, high-achieving department and to the School’s co-curricular programme as appropriate.
• Support and promote the School’s commitment to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.
• Engage with safeguarding responsibilities as required for staff in the School.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified teacher (or equivalent) with the ability to teach Computer Science up to A level.
• Ability to contribute to a thriving department and adaptable to a range of experience levels (experienced practitioner or those new to teaching).
• Commitment to professional development, including training opportunities such as ISTIP.

How to Apply

Early applications are encouraged. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be scheduled before the closing date.

Safeguarding

Kensington Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.