Computer Science Teacher (two-term contract)
- Organisation: Westminster School
- Location: South West London
- Tenure: Full-time / Temporary
- Closing Date: Monday 30 September 2024
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Computer Science Teacher (two-term contract).
Required for: January 2025
Location: Deans Yard - Westminster School
Contract: full-time or part-time, temporary (fixed-term contract for two-terms, January to July 2025).
Salary: Westminster School has its own salary scale, and new members of staff are placed at a point relevant to their qualifications and experience. Details of salary will be discussed at interview with those candidates who are short-listed.
For this role, there is no fixed closing date. Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic full-time or part-time subject specialist to join the Computer Science Department for two-terms. There is a huge appetite from pupils to engage with all aspects of computing, both within and outside the curriculum, and the Department is dedicated to nurturing and encouraging this interest in all its forms.
The Computer Science Department
In Year 9 all pupils take a compulsory bespoke Python course, giving them a sound grounding in programming and computational thinking. Thereafter, pupils can choose to study AQA Computer Science (8525) in Year 10 and Year 11.
Beyond the curriculum, the Department has several very active robotics teams across all years in the School. They regularly compete in both Pi-Wars, First Lego League and First Technology competitions. Pupils also participate in a wide variety of national computing competitions. In recent years, pupils have excelled in the PA Consulting Raspberry Pi competition, the Raspberry Pi Foundation Pioneers competition, the AstroPi competition and the National Cypher Challenge. Pupils participate annually in the British Informatics Olympiad and regularly reach the finals.
There is extensive collaboration with other departments such as Electronics, Design and Technology, Physics and Engineering to create cross-curricular projects, and are looking to continue and develop these successful programmes.
A two-term post within the computer science department starting in January 2025.
The successful applicant will be required to teach Computer Science from Year 9 to Year 11, with a strong emphasis on programming and computational thinking. They must have a knowledge and understanding of Python, and be able to clearly explain computational ideas and logic. Previous teaching experience of a Computer Science GCSE course is essential, with an ability to communicate ideas and successfully support learning is crucial. There is an opportunity for candidates to participate in extra curricular subject activities including the robotics groups, competition entries and in inspiring, mentoring and supervising individual student projects. Detailed schemes of work and specific guidance will be provided by the Head of Department, and appropriate support offered at all stages.
The Department is supported by an excellent IT infrastructure and technical team, and has use of two dedicated Computer Science teaching spaces.
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Computer Science Teacher (two-term contract).
Description
Required for: January 2025
Location: Deans Yard - Westminster School
Contract: full-time or part-time, temporary (fixed-term contract for two-terms, January to July 2025).
Salary: Westminster School has its own salary scale, and new members of staff are placed at a point relevant to their qualifications and experience. Details of salary will be discussed at interview with those candidates who are short-listed.
For this role, there is no fixed closing date. Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic full-time or part-time subject specialist to join the Computer Science Department for two-terms. There is a huge appetite from pupils to engage with all aspects of computing, both within and outside the curriculum, and the Department is dedicated to nurturing and encouraging this interest in all its forms.
The Computer Science Department
In Year 9 all pupils take a compulsory bespoke Python course, giving them a sound grounding in programming and computational thinking. Thereafter, pupils can choose to study AQA Computer Science (8525) in Year 10 and Year 11.
Beyond the curriculum, the Department has several very active robotics teams across all years in the School. They regularly compete in both Pi-Wars, First Lego League and First Technology competitions. Pupils also participate in a wide variety of national computing competitions. In recent years, pupils have excelled in the PA Consulting Raspberry Pi competition, the Raspberry Pi Foundation Pioneers competition, the AstroPi competition and the National Cypher Challenge. Pupils participate annually in the British Informatics Olympiad and regularly reach the finals.
There is extensive collaboration with other departments such as Electronics, Design and Technology, Physics and Engineering to create cross-curricular projects, and are looking to continue and develop these successful programmes.
A two-term post within the computer science department starting in January 2025.
The successful applicant will be required to teach Computer Science from Year 9 to Year 11, with a strong emphasis on programming and computational thinking. They must have a knowledge and understanding of Python, and be able to clearly explain computational ideas and logic. Previous teaching experience of a Computer Science GCSE course is essential, with an ability to communicate ideas and successfully support learning is crucial. There is an opportunity for candidates to participate in extra curricular subject activities including the robotics groups, competition entries and in inspiring, mentoring and supervising individual student projects. Detailed schemes of work and specific guidance will be provided by the Head of Department, and appropriate support offered at all stages.
The Department is supported by an excellent IT infrastructure and technical team, and has use of two dedicated Computer Science teaching spaces.
