Teacher of Computer Science and IT
Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZThis job expired on 20 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 February 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 08.15am to 16.45pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,406 to £51,444 depending on experience.
Additional allowances
Extra Responsibility Allowance of £2,500 per annum for the responsibility of Subject Coordinator.
Teacher of Computer Science and IT job summary
Our Computer Science Curriculum and Pedagogy
In Year 7 and 8 we teach computing, which is the study of Computer Science with Information Technology seamlessly entwined. We have invested in the Replit resource “Teams for Education” to live track students’ coding. All students receive a chromebook from Year 7 which allows for exciting, dynamic teaching that takes students on a journey through a computing curriculum that follows national curriculum guidelines and means that by the time they are choosing their options for GCSEs, they are well informed on what it means to take a Computer Science or an IT course for further study.
In Years 9, 10 and 11 we currently offer GCSE Computer Science alongside the Level 2 BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology. There is the option to grow the subject into the Sixth Form which represents a real opportunity for a teacher to help shape the future of the subject area.
Computer Science and Digital IT are extremely popular subjects within the school with an outstanding track record of success. The department is well resourced and the curriculum is continually being developed to further enhance the delivery of the subject. Our central location enables the faculty to access an extensive network of contacts which enables real opportunities for students to find engaging opportunities in the world of IT and enterprise. Examples of this include our Year 8s taking part in the AWS Get IT programme run by Amazon and the school's Computing club where students can explore their creativity through coding, Scratch projects, logic puzzles, riddles and more.
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.
About Westminster Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Westminster Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02071210600
At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.
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