Teacher of Computer Science

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  Teacher of Computer Science

Responsible to: Deputy Head (Academic)

Main Purpose: To teach Computer Science in the Senior School to Years 9 - 11

Roles and Responsibilities:

General

Promoting and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
To instil in pupils a passion for computing on a departmental and whole school
level.
To follow schemes of work and ensure appropriate topic coverage.
To maintain high standards of teaching and learning at all times.
To ensure a collegiate approach with other departments, liaising with the
equivalent HOD at Casterton Prep School.

To support pupils appropriate with their individual special educational needs
and considerations.
To maintain high professional standards to relation behaviour,
punctuality, attendance and appearance
To demonstrate our school values through interactions with pupils, staff
and parents.
To respond to parental queries in a timely manner
Attendance at subject fairs and other school events where subject representation
is required.
To contribute to extra-curricular activities that are linked to Computer Science
when appropriate.

The Computer Science Department

In Year 9 we have recently increased our computer science offering, ensuring that all pupils receive four lessons a
fortnight. Pupils then have the option of choosing Computer Science as one of their GCSE options for Years 10 and
11, followed by an offer of A Level Computer Science in Years 12 and 13. We follow the Edexcel exam specification at
GCSE, and CIE in the sixth form. Our Year 9 curriculum has been developed to provide an engaging and broad
introduction to Computer Science, which includes coding and robotics.

We currently have three IT suites, used also in part by the Technology and Art/Graphics departments, with one
designated classroom for Computer Science lessons. All pupils also have their own devices. Technology and
Computer Science teaching is strong at our Prep School and we want to continue to develop Computer Science
specifically in the Senior School to create a seamless transition towards tertiary education and the workplace.

The School operates a two-week timetable with lessons lasting for 55 minutes in the morning and 50 in the afternoon.
There  are  three  lessons  on  a  Saturday morning.  The  role offers  great opportunities  for  personal and  professional
development in a School that aspires to be the market leader in all areas of Boarding School life. A proactive attitude
to INSET training is encouraged and supported by the School.

Beyond Computing

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute fully to the pastoral life of the School, as a Resident or
Non-Resident Tutor in one of the nine Boarding Houses. This role includes delivering PSHE to a small tutor group,
and one evening boarding duty per week.

There is also a strong expectation that the successful candidate will participate fully in the School’s extensive
extracurricular activity programme. All talents are most welcome and the ability to coach Sport at a high level would
be desirable. Because of our natural environment, candidates with Outdoor Education experience and qualifications
would also be welcome.

Salary and Accommodation
Sedbergh School runs it’s own salary scale commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Accommodation will be available and will be discussed at interview.

Health and Safety + Safeguarding:

All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate.

All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare
of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact.

These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list.
Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post.

Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be

willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers

and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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