Secondary - Computing and ICT Teacher

ICT Teacher - Part-time (2 Day)

Annual Salary: Paid to Scale

Location: East Grinstead

Job Type: Full-time, Term Time

Transportation: Driver (due to location)

Contract: Permanent

Working Days: Monday & Friday (08:30 - 16:00)

Join a dedicated team at a independent school, a specialist environment committed to the education and welfare of children with special needs. We are seeking a ICT Teacher who is passionate about providing outstanding teaching and learning, and who thrives in a collaborative educational setting. As the Computing Teacher, you will ensure each student reaches their full potential in computing by implementing effective strategies to enhance achievement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement a comprehensive computing curriculum.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment that supports learners with SEND needs.
• Deliver engaging lessons, including accredited courses up to GCSE and BTEC.
• Develop and revise schemes of work and syllabuses.
• Monitor student progress and set achievement targets.
• Provide quality feedback to students.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour for learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress.
• Promote enrichment and extracurricular activities.
• Foster a strong school community reflective of key values.
• Manage the computing budget.
• Ensure excellent attendance and behaviour.
• Undertake professional development and appraisal.
• Implement and monitor Health and Safety policies.
• Maintain inspiring classroom displays.
• Undertake other responsibilities as directed by the Management Group.

Qualifications:

• Essential Qualifications
  • Qualified teaching status.
  • Qualification in managing online safety in schools (or ability to complete it before taking up the position).
• Desirable Qualifications
  • SEND qualification (e.g., trauma-informed practitioner, autism awareness).
  • Degree in Computer Science or related subject.

Experience:

• Teaching computing to students aged 7-19.
• Working with children with special educational needs.
• Significant experience with SEND learners (preferred).
• Organising and running extracurricular activities (preferred).
• Implementing and improving systems of safety in technology in schools (preferred).

Skills:

• Highly skilled classroom practitioner.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning computing.
• Ability to support learners with SEND.
• ICT competence.
• Effective behaviour management.
• Data analysis skills.
• Teamwork abilities.

Knowledge:

• SEN Code of Practice.
• National Curriculum requirements.
• Setting and monitoring challenging targets.
• Knowledge of filtering and monitoring systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge of digital literacy best practices.
• Completed training in online safety.
• Understanding of SEND categories.

Personal Competencies and Qualities:

• Well-organised and proactive.
• Vigilance in keeping children safe online.
• Positive and supportive relationships with staff, parents, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Uphold confidentiality and data protection principles.
• Inspire and influence others about the importance of education.
• Demonstrate school values: Mutual respect, Compassion and Kindness, Responsibility, Creativity and Innovation, Resilience, Integrity.

How to apply:

• To apply for this ICT Teacher position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.