What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
• Teaching of ICT/Computer Science to at least GCSE level.
• A proven track record as a good/outstanding classroom teacher.
• A proven track record of high standards of achievement.
• The ability to use data effectively to track progress, set targets and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Experience as a Form Tutor.
Desirable
• Experience of teaching within an 11-18 school.
• Experience of teaching ICT at Post 16 level.
• Experience of teaching Computer Science at Post 16 level.
Essential
• The ability to use an imaginative range of teaching strategies to promote high expectations and high levels of challenge.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of strategies for promoting good relationships with students and effective behaviour management techniques.
• Excellent up-to-date subject knowledge and passion for the curriculum area.
• Knowledge of effective assessment strategies.
• Understanding of how to adapt teaching to meet need.
• Good working knowledge of recent developments within ICT.
• Confident use of ICT including a good knowledge of interactive technologies and the application of these to engage and interest students.
What the school offers its staff
We are highly committed to managing teacher workload and offer a fortnightly home-based PPA session to all teaching staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding requirements: Hilbre High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure with a child barred list check, receipt of references and successful completion of vetting procedures. It is an offence to apply for this role if candidates are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.