Teacher of Computer Science

Teaching and Learning

• To provide high quality learning, teaching and assessment in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher and in accordance with the College's policies
• To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College's Mission Statement.
• To monitor and track each learner's achievement according to value added criteria, assessment and attendance in order to ensure each learner is able to fulfil their potential.
• To contribute to the development of high-quality resources, including schemes of work and teaching, learning and assessment resources and strategies
• To contribute to the further development of the subject through enrichment, to maximise student's engagement.
• To contribute to the planning activities of the department, reflecting the needs of the students and the aims and objectives of the College.
• To embrace a varied range of teaching and learning styles appropriate to the post-16 learner through the development of a team culture including the appropriate integration of IT and online platforms into programmes of study.
• To work as part of a team and to contribute to effective working relations.
• To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher.
• To undertake the assessment of students' work in accordance with the College's assessment policy.

• To actively participate in staff development activities.
• To participate in the College appraisal system.
• To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement.
• To develop effective teaching and learning styles.
• To contribute to and participate in the College's procedures for lesson observation.
• To maintain accurate and up to date information concerning students and their progress.
• To contribute to the College liaison and information events e.g. attendance at the Open Mornings.
• To contribute to effective communication and consultation with parents of students when appropriate. This includes report writing and attendance at Parents' Consultation days or other occasions designated by the College.

• To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College's Mission and Ethos Statement.
• To demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policy
• To have full regard for the College's Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety requirements
• To assist in liaison with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies where appropriate.
• To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings' schedule.
• To contribute to the provision of a stimulating teaching environment whilst adhering to the Health and Safety policy of the College.
• To perform such other duties as may be reasonable assigned by the principal which reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

Please note:

The job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the College, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder. Any changes would be discussed with the post-holder prior to implementation.

The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, high performing and enthusiastic individual to the part-time post of Teacher of Computer Science who will lead and inspire students. This is a post to join a team of professionals in a growing subject area in our Outstanding College. As student numbers continue to grow in Computer Science, we are excited to look for an additional member of staff.

You should have a track record of outstanding success and be committed to providing the highest quality education for all students. Computer Science and IT is known as the Digital department at Notre Dame. It offers a breadth of provision including A Level Computer Science (AQA), Level 3 BTEC Games Design and T Level Digital. We are looking for an excellent teacher of A Level Computer Science who has the drive and enthusiasm to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience for our students whilst also ensuring a supportive and encouraging environment.

The Digital provision in the college is responsive to local and national skills needs, progressive in its offer and has steadily seen student numbers grow over the last five years. The department delivers our highly successful Digital T Level delivered in industry standard accommodation with industry standard specialist resources. Leeds is often described as the 'Digital Nexus of the North' and we are particularly pleased to have secured industry placements with specialised prominent digital employers.

The department is lively, dynamic and progressive in terms of its approaches to delivering the specifications we currently…