Job Description - Teacher of Computing
Job Title: Teacher of Computing
Reports to: Head of Computing
Full Time/ Part Time: Part-time, permanent contract
Working Days: 3 days per week (days to be agreed / Flexible)
Role Summary: The successful candidate for this post will teach Reception to Year 4. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Uphold high standards of preparation, teaching and discipline.
2. Promote the work of the Department to ensure the highest possible levels of achievement.
3. Plan lessons in accordance with schemes of work.
4. Develop, evaluate and monitor syllabuses and schemes of work.
5. Liaise with relevant colleagues on the work for collaborative delivery.
6. Track boys' prior levels of attainment and maintain up-to-date records.
7. Set and mark examinations and other forms of assessment.
8. Establish high and appropriate expectations for learning, motivation and presentation of work.
9. Use classroom space to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching.
10. Be aware of the new developments and advances in the teaching of and provision for Computing and Digital Technologies.
11. Seek ways to foster enthusiasm for the application of digital technologies at all levels of the school.
12. Teach three after school clubs.
Assessment, Recording and Reporting:
1. Maintain plans of lessons undertaken and records of boys' work.
2. Set and mark homework in accordance with school policy.
3. Provide constructive oral and written feedback, with clear targets.
4. Report on pupil progress in line with School policy.
5. Keep parents informed of boys' progress at parents' evenings, and as appropriate.
6. Be aware of the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs for teaching and learning in the subject.
Pastoral Care:
1. Be conversant with, and apply, the School's safeguarding policy.
2. Perform the duties of a tutor in line with school expectations if required.
3. Promote good attendance and monitor it.
4. Promote the general progress and well-being of boys in your care.
Professional Standards:
1. Support the aims and ethos of the School.
2. Treat all members of the School community with respect and consideration.
3. Treat all boys fairly, consistently and without prejudice.
4. Be aware of the school policy on anti-bullying and where incidents are suspected, investigate quickly and report any incident to the Deputy Head Pastoral.
5. Set a good example to boys in terms of appropriate dress, punctuality and attendance.
6. Participate fully in the school's extracurricular programme.
Professional Review:
1. Participate in any arrangements within an agreed framework for the appraisal of own performance generally and for assessing participation in activities beyond normal expectations.
2. Participate in Inset days and keep methods of teaching under review and participate in further training and professional development as a teacher.
Health and Safety:
1. Safeguard the pupils' health and safety by maintaining good order and discipline and by following the necessary rules and regulations when using equipment.
2. Communicate with the Director of Operations as required regarding Health and Safety issues relating to the welfare or safety of the pupils.
3. Be familiar with the school's fire safety procedures and participate in fire drills.
General:
1. Participate in supervisory duties before and after school, during breaks and lunch times as reasonably required by the Headmaster.
2. As a term of your employment.
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