Teacher of Computing Orleans Park School, Twickenham
Job description
Required for September 2020
Fixed term contract for one year in the first instance (with the potential for a permanent position)
We are looking for a dynamic Computing specialist to join our successful Department, which currently provides a wide range of courses. You will need to be an outstanding and engaging teacher, preferably with KS5 experience. You will have demonstrated the ability to use innovative methods of teaching and learning in Computing to prepare learners for success at GCSE and A Level.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher, who is a highly effective classroom practitioner.
Orleans Park is an outstanding school (Ofsted November 2017) with a new Sixth Form in brand new buildings and facilities that opened in September 2014.
In November 2017, Ofsted recognised that Orleans Park is an outstanding school. They said “Orleans Park excels in all the aspects of provision for its pupils” and we have “established an inspirational teaching and learning environment where pupils can flourish and excel”.
Essential educational requirements
University graduate with a good degree
Qualified Teacher status
Essential qualifications
University graduate with a good degree
Qualified Teacher status
Essential skills and experience
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum and Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 courses
• An understanding of recent curriculum and teaching/learning developments
• Experience of curriculum design (for example, writing schemes of work)
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Experience of the use of student results analysis outcomes to inform practice and target improvement
• An understanding of the importance of, and a willingness to participate in, extra-curricular activities
• An ability work as a member of a team to promote coherent and agreed policies and practices
• A degree of ICT literacy and an awareness of its potential
Employee benefits
Situated on a 16 acre site close to the River Thames and the centre of Twickenham, Orleans Park has much to offer:
• a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
• easy access to central London and excellent transport links for bus, train, Underground and Overground services
• close to the M3/M4/M25 with staff parking on site
• staff travel card loans
• Cyclescheme
About Orleans Park School
Orleans Park is a happy, thriving, successful and oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive that serves its local community in Twickenham with over 1,200 students.
- Address
- Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB
- Phase
- Secondary
- Type
- Academy
- Website
- Orleans Park School website (opens in a new window)