Teacher of Computer Science / ICT
Brigshaw High School, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HRThis job expired on 29 November 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
29 November 2021 at 9am
Date listed
15 November 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Computing, ICT
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
(TLR may be available for suitable candidate)
Teacher of Computer Science / ICT job summary
We are looking to appoint an outstanding and talented Teacher of Computer Science/ICT to join our successful team for January / Easter 2022. This is an opportunity to be part of this successful subject team, which supports students to achieve their potential at GCSE and A level.
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who can provide a first-class education for our students, raising achievement and promoting outstanding progress. You must have a passion for Computer Science and ICT and the ability to communicate this to a wide range of pupils with different needs and abilities
You will be expected to teach across all age and ability ranges.
Applications from newly qualified teachers and from experienced teachers are welcome.
Job Description
Job Title: Teacher of Computer Science/ICT
Reporting to the Head of Department
Grade: MPS/UPS (TLR may be available for a suitable candidate)
Overall purpose of the post:
To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with academy policies, under the direction of the Headteacher. We are looking for a colleague who can fulfil the following roles and responsibilities:
The Role
● The post will be suitable for a newly qualified or experienced teacher
● Carry out all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the School policies and procedures and statutory requirements
● In additional to meeting the requirements of the Teacher’s Standards, the following will be expected of this role:
⮚ To support the promotion of high standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through working effectively with the departmental team
⮚ To support and work collaboratively with other members of the department in raising academic achievement across the faculty
Teaching and Learning
● Teach engaging and effective lessons that motive and inspire students at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
● Plan, teach and assess highly effective lessons to ensure all students make good progress.
● Use a range of engaging styles and resources to best meet the needs of students.
● Mark students’ work regularly and provide constructive feedback to students to help them improve.
● Monitor and be responsible for each students’ progress in your class.
● Receiving and acting on feedback to build strengths and improve personal performance within the academy systems.
● Develop plans and processes for the classroom with measurable results and evaluate those results to make improvements in student progress
● Maintain regular and productive communication with pupils, parents / carers to report on progress and behaviour – both sanctions and rewards.
● Apply current guidelines on effective teaching and learning.
Staff and Resources
● Implement school and departmental policies
● Willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the department
● Become involved in aspects of departmental planning and development
● Promote the school’s values and ethos
● Communicate effectively with parents / carers
Pupils
● To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
● Maintain high levels of behaviour within the classroom and the schools environment.
● Be a Form Tutor and contribute to the Personal Health and Social Education teaching programme
● Assess, record and report pupils’ progress effectively.
● Engender a commitment to success in each of the pupils.
● Maintain high levels of discipline in your classroom and around the school
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children regardless of age, gender, religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. All adults in our schools have a full and active part to play in protecting our children from harm, and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern. We ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate training to recognise, identify and respond to safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people.
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About Brigshaw High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1406 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Brigshaw High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hammonj01@brigshawtrust.com
Brigshaw High School is a very successful and inclusive 11-19 comprehensive school of over 1400 students serving communities across outer east of Leeds. The school has outstanding teaching accommodation and sporting facilities and strong learning and community partnerships.
On 1st September 2016 Brigshaw converted to an Academy status as part of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust consisting of ourselves and five other primary schools.
Brigshaw High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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