The Role
St Andrew’s, Prep School is seeking to appoint a Head of Computing who will teaching computing to Key Stage 1, 2 and 3, as well as contribute across all areas of school life.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide the very best academic teaching and learning opportunities for each student in their class and be responsible for the pastoral welfare and safety of the pupils. St Andrew’s Prep School follows the British Curriculum, with the aim to achieve excellent value-added for each child through outstanding teaching and learning.
St Andrew’s Prep School is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding program to which all staff contribute. The ability to coach sports will be an added advantage. The suitable applicant may also have the following opportunities: Boys boarding houseparent, LAMDA, teaching in the Learning Success Centre, and Equestrian.
Person Specification
Working at St Andrew’s Prep School is an exciting and dynamic experience. We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.
There are some things that are essential to working with us:
The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School’s aims and Christian ethos. They will have to have a good degree as well as a recognized teaching qualification, such as PGCE, and of course, the relevant experience.
Beyond that we want to have staff who love working as part of a team; who are first class communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and the pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable, energetic and resilient.
Experience of working in a Prep School, or in boarding would be desirable, but not essential. Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our pupils.
Qualifications
Essential
A good degree
Recognized teaching qualification e.g. PGCE
Desirable
A demonstrable commitment to professional self-improvement
Experience
Essential
Experience of teaching computing across the key stages
A proven track record of excellent teaching and pupil support
Desirable
Experience of teaching in a Prep School Context in Key Stage 1, 2 and 3
Experience of boarding
Skills
Essential
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Well developed ICT Skills
Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to support the full range of educational needs
Desirable
Evidence of being able to lead, manage and be responsible for initiatives/developments
Knowledge of current generic developments in Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 needs
Apply via :
standrewsturi.bamboohr.com