Teacher of Computer Science
Harris Clapham Sixth Form, London, SW4 8DX13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Negotiable
Closing date
25 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £40,766 - £62,092 + TLR Available
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (Inner London) + £2,000 Harris Allowance + TLR Available
Additional allowances
+ Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and resilient Teacher of Computer Science looking to join a brilliant community of staff and students who have recently been judged 'outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted. We are making a huge difference to the lives of young people in South London, helping them to go to university and become socially mobile. It's an exciting, inspiring and rewarding place to work.
TLR 2 Band 2 is available for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
- Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
- Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
- Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
- Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
- Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
- Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
- Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
- Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
- Have good written and spoken communication skills
- Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
- Have excellent time management skills
- Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies
What the school offers its staff
Come and work with an inspiring community of students and help shift the trajectory of their lives.
We are not your average Sixth Form. Our job is to provide our students with an education that combines academic rigor with character education and the cultural capital our students need to thrive in their next steps. Sixth Form encompasses the step from childhood to adulthood and Harris Clapham Sixth Form enables the young people of South London to make that step successfully by offering an excellent academic and general vocational education.
Our emblem is the eagle, and we invite students to come as they are, and we will help them to fly. At the heart of everything we do lie our values of courage, confidence and commitment (we call this the Clapham Character). As well as a first-class academic experience, we know that students need to develop character to go on to be successful. We help them to develop the courage to step into the unknown and face new challenges, the commitment to their own future which they show through hard work and consistency and the confidence to develop as a leader.
A love of learning and a commitment to the transformational power of education is at our core. We not only aim to empower students with the knowledge and skills that they need to realise their potential, but also help them to develop as leaders and exceptional communicators who have the confidence to challenge and think critically.
We have recently been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Inspectors said that 'students thrive at the sixth form because they have extensive opportunities to develop their character and interests', that they 'become more independent and highly motivated to improve' and are 'extremely happy with the high-quality teaching they receive'. Character education was also praised, and students' behaviour described as 'impeccable'.
Our staff are happy and work hard to support each other and spread joy. We listen to them and aim to create a kind and empowered working environment. Fantastic positive working relationships between staff and students also helps this. We think it is a lovely place to work.
Flexible working opportunities
Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.
Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.
Further details about the role
The purpose of your role will be:
- To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
- To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
- To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
- To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:
- Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan)
- Curriculum planning
- Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process)
- Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)
- Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)
- Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders
- Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
- Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Harris Clapham Sixth Form
- School type
- Free School, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- 337 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Harris Clapham Sixth Form website
- Email address
- info@harrisclaphamsixthform.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0204 542 4900
We want our students to be hugely ambitious, to dream bigger and to realise their aspirations, with the help of great teaching, a rigorous curriculum and a fantastic extra-curricular offer that broadens horizons and sparks curiosity. As well as our curriculum and enrichment offer, our students undertake a cultural perspective each term which opens up new worlds and ways of thinking. Above all, we really believe our students are capable of anything, and we are relentless in supporting them to pursue their ambitions.
Our opportunities for leadership development ensure that our students can make their mark on the world and to have the confidence and integrity to stand up for what they believe in. Our PRSHE curriculum supports our students to develop resilience and empathy, as well as building fantastic university and career skills for their brilliant futures.
We are a community who work together for the greater good of our academy; there is a culture of mutual respect and kindness between staff and students that I am immensely proud of.
Our academy is brand new and benefits from being a state-of-the-art building. It has been especially designed to deliver a Sixth Form education, including an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related subjects.
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