Teacher of IT and Computing

Teaching Vacancies; New Milton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in New Milton is seeking an inspiring teacher of IT & Computing. The role requires a strong knowledge of the IT curriculum and the ability to engage and support students. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent classroom practices and success in teaching at key stages 3, 4, and possibly 5. The school offers a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing, with numerous professional development opportunities and resources to contribute to school improvement.

Benefits

Leadership team values staff wellbeing

Wellbeing package for staff

Teachers pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Reduced gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong and secure knowledge of the IT/CS curriculum.
• Excellent success at achieving consistently good results.
• Growth mindset and positive character.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage students to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Maintain a culture of success where all feel valued.
• Deliver highly organised curriculum for Computer Science and IT.

Skills

Passion for computing and IT

Excellent subject knowledge

Classroom practitioner experience

Ability to create engaging lessons

Tools

VS Code

Python

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

SQL

Small Basic

Kodu

Flowol 4

Unity

ARM Assembly Language

LMC Assembly Language

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspiring teacher of IT & Computing to join the school as we continue our journey to providing an outstanding education for all in our care. Applicants must have a strong and secure knowledge of the IT/CS curriculum across KS3, 4 and 5. They will demonstrate knowledge of both academic and vocational education and how this supports the ambitions of the students. They will be able to maintain and build on a culture of success where all feel valued and proud of their achievements. They will be able to inspire, engage and support the students in their care to be the best they can be towards ensuring excellent outcomes for all our students.

The IT department is an established team delivering a highly organised curriculum for Computer Science, IT, and Creative Media that is well planned and resourced. The team develops students’ learning in an open door, calm and purposeful manner acting coherently in their teaching approach and always supporting each other to gain the most from the individual subjects and the individual students. High quality first teaching is a key focus.

For the successful candidate this is a unique opportunity to join a motivated department with strong leadership and a clear vision; a team dedicated to growth and student care/outcomes.

Specialist Software/Languages

• VS Code / Python / HTMSL / CSS / JS / SQL / Small Basic / Kodu / Flowol 4 / Unity / ARM Assembly Language / LMC Assembly Language

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• a passion for computing / IT and teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching at key stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5.
• excellent success at achieving consistently good results.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons
• highest aspirations and expectations for all students lead this by personal example
• aspiration to progress their career in the future
• a growth mindset and an optimistic, positive, cheerful character.

What the school offers its staff

• A leadership team that values staff wellbeing and development.
• two week October half term to support staff wellbeing.
• wellbeing package through Education Support – offering 24/7 helpline and additional support for staff and their families.
• Walkthrus coaching within departments.
• Teachers pension scheme.
• Tracking national teachers pay and conditions.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Reduced gym membership at neighbouring leisure centre (shared site).
• the opportunity to be integral to drive school improvement
• a wide range of professional opportunities, including middle leadership development training, mentoring, external and internal CPD courses.
• opportunities to be part of our excellent ECT, ITT and SCITT mentoring team.
• opportunities to contribute to the whole school teaching and learning team.
• being a part of a supportive, committed and experienced staff

mentoring for all new staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.