Dunottar School - Teacher of Computer Science -Reigate, Surrey

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The Role

Dunottar School is seeking to appoint a part time or full time Teacher of Computer Science

 

The Computer Science Department

Computer Science is a growing department and a popular subject at GCSE. We offer OCR GCSE and A Level courses in Computer Science. The department has a dedicated Computer Science classroom equipped with Windows desktop computers. All students and teachers have their own iPads which are used extensively across the school.

 

At KS3 students study a range of topics designed to give them a chance to develop computational thinking skills as well as a broader awareness of current technology and its applications. Programming is taught in a variety of ways such as using BBC micro:bits, Sphero BOLT robot balls and Python. Students create their own websites, designing their own graphics and coding in HTML. They learn about wider topics such as encryption, artificial intelligence and privacy issues.

 

Our primary focus in the GCSE course is on problem solving and programming skills. Most programming at this level is completed in Python, though we also introduce students to SQL. At A Level, we use Python as the main course language, supplementing it with other languages as appropriate such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL and assembler (Little Man Computer).

 

In addition to the core curriculum, students take part in competitions such as for App design and the BEBRAS computational thinking competition. We offer enrichment through visits to various local companies; recent trips have included to Google’s London office and a cybersecurity department at a financial organisation. We are keen to inspire students about future work and run Digital Careers evenings.

 

We have a thriving Lego robotics co-curricular club. Our teams have entered into regional First Lego League competitions and have had recent success in London, winning a place to compete at the UK First Lego League Final in Bristol shortly.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Enable pupils to acquire new knowledge and to make good progress according to their ability to increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subject being taught.
  
• Display evidence of well-planned lessons, and effective teaching methods, activities and management of class time.
  
• Show a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils, and that these have been taken into account when planning lessons.
  
• Display a high level of knowledge and understanding by the teacher of the subject matter being taught, and communicate this enthusiastically to students.
  
• Employ an excellent range of teaching strategies, high-quality resources and activities, thus enabling all students to fulfil their academic potential.
  
• Ensure that marking of pupils’ work is both regular and thorough and that full records are kept in line with the Assessment, Recording and Reporting Statement.
  
• Ensure that pupil assessment is used to inform lesson planning so pupils can make progress, and evaluate pupil performance both in terms of the school’s stated aims and national norms.
  
• Use effective strategies for managing behaviour and encouraging students to act responsibly.
  
• Have high expectations of students.
  
• Create a stimulating and positive learning environment.
  
• Keep abreast of current thinking and development in relevant subject area(s).
  
• Assist the Head of Department with the development of appropriate specifications, schemes of work.
  
• Share resources and training materials with colleagues.
  
• Work with other members of the department to ensure that all resources are well looked after and that departmental areas provide a stimulating environment for teaching.
  
• Contribute to departmental activities, e.g. enrichment work, clubs, societies and trips
  
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils.
  
• Attend Parents’ Evenings.
  
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings when required.
  
• Be involved in a House, attend House meetings and support House events.
  
• Take part in one or more co-curricular activity.
  
• Attend and support assemblies and co-curricular events e.g. concerts, plays.
  
• Pastoral Care is the responsibility of all members of teaching staff at Dunottar, staff must:
  
• Contribute to the pastoral care and personal development of pupils.
  
• Report any pastoral concerns to the Head of Section or in serious circumstances the Deputy Head Pastoral.
  
• Be fully conversant with the Child Protection policy and report any concerns or allegations to the Senior Designated Person.
  

 

Please apply here:

 

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Edited March 9, 2020 by antkerr