Computer Science Teacher
Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7AJThis job expired on 7 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
7 February 2022 at 9am
Date listed
24 January 2022
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,714 - £41,604
Computer Science Teacher job summary
DGS Computer Science Department
The Computer Science department is already well established within the school and has consistently achieved excellent examination outcomes. In 2019, for the last external exams over 90% of GCSE students achieved a 9-4 grade, which was 26% above the National Average. In 2021, these grades were maintained with 75% of students achieving a grade 9-6. The A-Level Computer Science results are strong, with a positive VA (Value Added) score of 0.39.
The department is a team of four, which is led by the Director of Computer Science and supported by KS3 coordinator, ensuring that our focus is on providing a Computing curriculum which is ambitious, coherent, and inclusive of all learners.
The departments aim to provide purposeful lessons which builds upon their prior learning, allowing students to develop their skills and knowledge across Computer Science, Digital Literacy, and IT. We want to encourage students to become independent learners by solving problems and developing their own programs, which will allow them to consider taking the subject further in their studies.
The department builds their KS3 lessons using the NCCE Teach Computing curriculum, which has been written in a way that each lesson is sequenced so that it builds on the learning from the previous lesson, and where appropriate, activities are scaffolded so that all pupils can succeed and thrive.
We offer a fully resourced curriculum, with a collaborative department who continue to develop strategies and resources to ensure that the needs of all learners are met.
We are now looking to expand the department so that we can continue to offer a rich experience within the subject, as well as offering whole school enrichment projects. We are very fortunate to have connections with Oxford and Buckingham Universities, the Computing at Schools network (CAS), and we also have links with Microsoft and a range of international technological and engineering companies at Harwell Campus.
Computer Science is taught in Years 7 and 8 an hour a week, which fully embeds the three NC Computing strands from Digital Literacy, Computer Science, and IT. Our students follow a three-year KS4 programme, with GCSE Computer Science a popular choice; with two Computer Science classes being taught throughout each year for Years 9 - 11. We also offer an increasingly popular A-Level in Computer Science with our current Year 12 class being a 50/50 gender split. Both GCSE and A-Level courses follow the OCR specification.
The department is fast-paced, outward-facing and at the forefront of the school’s work on developing outstanding teaching, learning, planning and assessment strategies that support even greater success for students.
If you share our growth mindset approach to both learning and life then we would love to hear from you!
The Post
This is a key post in a dynamic and strong department. We are looking for someone with a genuine and infectious passion for their subject, who will enthuse and engage the students they teach; someone with high expectations for all students whatever their prior attainment.
The post is suitable for candidates who can teach KS3 Computer Science, GCSE Computer Science and elements of the A-Level Computer Science specification.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as those new to the profession and currently in training.
Didcot Girls’ School is an accredited teaching school with a significant track record for successful fast-track career progression, leadership development and excellent CPD. There is the possibility of leadership responsibility on appointment for the right candidate. The school is also part of Ridgeway Education Trust, a growing multi-academy trust, which provides the opportunity for school improvement and leadership work across schools in the future.
Commitment to safeguarding
Didcot Girls School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.
Please be aware that you will be required to bring your original qualification certificate(s), proof of residence and photographic ID to interview.
Didcot Girls School is an equal opportunities employer.
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About Didcot Girls' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1614 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Didcot Girls' School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- fadley@didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk
Didcot Girls’ School is a dynamic school. In December 2015, the school was judged to be Outstanding. As Ofsted recognised, we invest in all of our staff: ‘Staff have exceptional opportunities for professional development. Staff feel valued and really like working in the school. Morale is very high.'(Ofsted). Accredited as a national Teaching School in 2017, we offer excellent opportunities for staff development and progression.
We are a values-driven school, committed to high quality teaching and learning and respectful relationships within an inclusive learning community. Developing stimulating and student-centred teaching and learning is at the centre of our school development work. We work hard to ensure that all girls’ education enables our students to develop confidence, leadership skills and high levels of aspiration.
Arranging a visit to Didcot Girls' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fadley@didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk.
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