The Computer Science Teacher will work closely with the Design and Technology (DT) department,
especially with regards to the development of robotics, a key feature in the school. The postholder will
also have responsibility for helping to design the computing schemes of work and programmes of study
across theschool.
The ability to teach another subject, such as science or mathematics, would be an advantage.
School Life and Routines
All teachers have shared responsibility for smooth daily running of the School as an entity - and for
maintaining the general ethos, routine and pedagogy in line with the King’s School’s Aims and Ethos – as
directed within reason by the school management.
In so doing, they should:
- ensure that the School’s rules and policies are maintained
- attend School meetings and public events
- support co-curricular events and activities
Safeguarding, Student Welfare and Pastoral Care
All teachers:
- must ensure that they are fully aware of policies and practices with regard to safeguarding and student
welfare
- must ensure that they adhere to the published systems
- must be role models to all students at all times
- must be prepared to do pastoral, tutorial work as designated by school leadership
The Role
• To teach computing at all levels in the school, helping to design the curriculum, preparing and
delivering lessons and activities as directed by the Academic Department and ensuring that
King’s curriculum requirements are met
- monitoring behaviour and ensuring an atmosphere of mutual respect in the class
- monitoring pupil progress and assessing work
- writing reports and meeting parents as required
- ensuring that the class attendance register is accurately and efficiently kept
- supervising play and lunch sessions as directed
• To ensure that the pupils’ welfare is prioritised at all time:
- being a member of one of the School’s Houses and supporting that House in arranged
activities
- ensuring that the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures are met
- communicating with the SLT and parents as required
- to carry out weekly boarding duties responsibly and full in line with the School’s
expectations and policy
• To contribute to the School’s co-curricular provision in the form of activities, clubs, etc., such
as:
- sport
- arts
- academic enrichment
- outdoor pursuits
• To do other appropriate duties as directed by the School’s Leadership Team, such as:
- co-operating with marketing and admissions
- attending staff meetings, in-service training, etc.
- attending whole school events such as Foundation Day
- serving on school committees
Qualifications
• With an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or aclosely related subject
• Master’s degree from an overseas university preferred.
• High command of English, fully proficient in delivering content in English
• Coding skills
• An understanding of the CAIE IGCSE/A A-level curriculum requirements is an advantage
• Familiar with inquiry-based approach to teaching
• At least 3 years of full-time documented teaching experience, preferably in international
schools running IGCSEs and A levels or IB
• Experience teaching computer/coding-related clubs, after-school activities and external
competitions is also an advantage
• A team player who proactively contributes to co-planning and curriculum development.