Teacher of Computer Science

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Full time
Location: South Ockendon
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Job offered by: Harris Federation
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Category:
MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + £1,500 Harris Allowance + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Harris Benefits

Summary

We are currently looking to appoint a Teacher of Computer Science to join our happy and successful school. At Harris Academy Ockendon you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our vibrant students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. Main Areas of Responsibility

Ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality curriculum that has high expectations of achievement for all students; Ensure curriculum coverage is appropriate for all students, including those of high ability and those with special educational or linguistic needs; To make suitable adjustments to the curriculum and lessons to ensure all students learn the intended curriculum Ensure effective development of students' literacy, numeracy and information technology skills through the subject; Constantly strive to produce lessons that enable students to make outstanding progress through the curriculum, ensuring that every pupil makes progress in every lesson, achieving the teaching standards set out in June 2013; Plan effectively for every lesson, in accordance with Harris Ockendon 6 Principles of Teaching; Establish a partnership with parents to involve them in their child's learning of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum attainment, progress and targets; To fulfil the role of a Form Tutor and teaching of the PRE or Guided Reading curriculum as required; Create an effective and stimulating environment for the teaching and learning of the subject; To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; To work with colleagues to set and achieve departmental targets; To engage with, and participate in, any relevant whole Academy or department CPD; To engage with, and participate in, the Academy's Performance Management process. Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will: Enjoy working with teenagers and helping them succeed Believe in our shared values: work hard, be kind, take responsibility Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree Have successful teaching experience at secondary level Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4 in particular Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary Have good written and spoken communication skills Be able to lead and manage your own work effectively Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Applying online

We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data. Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code. To submit an application, you’ll need to have ready:

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