Information Technology jobs in United Kingdom

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A very good standard of education, particularly in English and mathematics (Grade C/5, at least in both)
• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience of using Information Technology.
• Knowledge of the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment.
• Ability to provide classroom cover, within agreed parameters, in the absence of the class teacher.
• Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and empathise with their needs.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening skills.
• Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs, encouraging the pupils to stay on task.
• Ability to monitor the pupils’ response to the learning activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• Ability to carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Ability to assist in the recording of lessons and assessment as required by the teacher.
• Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils to reinforce self-esteem.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team.
• Ability to work within and apply all school policies eg. behaviour management, safeguarding and child protection, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, etc.
• Willingness to participate in further training and developmental opportunities offered by the college and County, to increase knowledge.
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality on all college matters.
• A confident communicator with strong inter-personal skills.
• Integrity, good humoured and a caring and positive outlook.
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school. (You do not need to be a Catholic).

What the school offers its staff

Superb working conditions

• All staff have a laptop
• Generous non-contact time
• Excellent staff facilities including free tea and coffee and microwave and fridge in the staffroom
• Staff Welfare team which provides gifts, flowers and cards for leavers and staff with significant life events
• Occasional social activities eg Friday after school football, staff choir, Christmas party, informal nights out
• Child care voucher scheme
• SLT doors are always open to listen to your concerns or share your successes
• Duties: one break weekly and after-school 3 x a year for ten minutes
• Excellent teaching facilities with most staff having their own classroom
• Supportive of part-time working
• Ensuring equality and diversity is a priority
• Governors focused on Staff wellbeing
• Free confidential counselling provided on request
• Access to fitness suite before and after school

A thriving community where you can enjoy teaching and develop your career

• Oversubscribed school with close links with the community and supportive parents/carers
• Exemplary pupil behaviour which is always commented on by visitors
• Extensive range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment
• Workload is constantly being reviewed e.g. email protocols to reduce number of emails, assessment policy to reduce time spent marking
• Lessons are taught by subject specialists
• Many opportunities to work with pupils and participate and support local, national and international fundraising and awareness opportunities
• Lay Chaplain available to offer confidential support
• Mentors for staff where requested

A serious commitment to professional development

• New staff induction programme – September - December
• Appraisal that is focused on developing teachers’ careers in the areas that they wish
• Bespoke professional development opportunities – Masters, NPQs, exam board training, twilight inset, opportunities to develop teaching and leadership, ECT and ECT + 1 programme
• Whole school CPD focuses on teaching and learning and there are many opportunities for staff to become involved in the design and facilitation of Inset

Commitment to safeguarding

St Richard's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.