Computer Science Teacher - Harrow, United Kingdom - Tradewind Recruitment

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TEACHER OF COMPUTING and ICT

PAY-SCALE:
OUTER LONDON MPS / UPS


LOCATION:

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

REQUIRED:
FEBRUARY 2023


Tradewind are delighted to be working with a large, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in their recruitment of a Computer Science Teacher.

This school boasts modern facilities on an attractive site in a pleasant catchment area of Harrow.

The school consistently achieves excellent results, was judged to be 'OUTSTANDING' in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in 2019 and is a designated TeachingSchool.

It is an excellent place to work.

Required as an immediate position for February 2023, a well-qualified full time Teacher of Computing and IT. This position is open to ECTs. You will be working in a forward looking and supportive department with successful and committed staff.


The school consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be 'good' in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in 2019.

The school provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff. All staff haveaccess to sports facilities, Local Government Pension Scheme, and a private employee assistance programme.

At Key Stage 4 Computer Science can be taken as an option.

Pupils who choose to take Computer Science as an option at Year 10 follow the GCSE Computer Science (OCR) course.

All KS4 pupils follow the school's own in-house scheme of work.

In the Sixth Form,students have the option to study the BTEC Nationals in IT (Edexcel) and A Level Computer Science (OCR).

We run a programming club after school.

There are five dedicated IT rooms equipped with sufficient computers for pupils to work individually. The school is fully networked with full wireless connectivity throughout. All teachers are provided with a school tablet or laptop.

Their internet connectionallows access to our virtual learning environment (SharePoint) and extensive use is made of Office 365 and OneNote.

Each classroom has an interactive whiteboard.

The school has an IT Network Manager who is responsible for the network and the servicing andmaintenance of equipment, assisted by a Deputy and other Technicians.

Software used includes Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access, OneNote, Teams) Programming languages include Small Basic and Python.

The school network runsa mixed environment of Windows 7 and Windows 10 in combination with Microsoft Office 2013 and 2016, for students and staff respectively.

The school's IT Department is a centre of excellence for IT and Computing.

They seek to lead the way in IT and Computing within the curriculum and increase opportunities for staff and students to develop and extend their skills.

Computer Science and BTECIT are popular choices in the Sixth Form.


If this sounds the type of exciting department, school, and location you would like to work in please submit your CV today to have your CV immediately reviewed.


To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

  • Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • CV must cover full work history
  • Legal right to work in the UK
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