King's College School
Location
Wimbledon, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Intellectual ambition and academic scholarship lie at the heart of a King’s education, and we aim for every King’s pupil to be inspired to achieve their full academic potential.
In line with this aim, the school launched a new scheme in September 2023 by which a small number of graduates, doctoral and post-doctoral researchers will be employed in a part-time capacity as part of our academic enrichment programme.
These new roles, called King’s Rossetti Academics, are in honour of Dante Gabriel Rossetti who attended King’s from 1837-1841. Rossetti is widely known as one of the most important figures in nineteenth-century British art and a renowned poet. He is also a very important inspirational figure within the academic enrichment programme at King’s: academic scholarships in the sixth form are named in his honour, Rossetti Day is an exciting off-curriculum day of inter-disciplinary workshops for the lower sixth, and Rossetti Society comprises as series of lectures on areas of literary interest, culminating in an annual dinner organised by the English department.
The purpose of the King’s Rossetti Academics programme is to inspire our pupils in their academic studies by increasing their access to current, intellectually stimulating and specialist knowledge.
The King’s Rossetti Academic (Computer Science) will work to support curricular and co-curricular activities relating to Computer Science, as well as support pupils seeking to make successful higher education applications in Computer Science and related subjects. The precise nature of the role will be shaped in accordance with school needs to fit the strengths of the candidate(s) appointed, with potential responsibilities including assistance with admissions tests preparation, providing strategic advice on university Computer Science applications and supporting academic enrichment activities.
At the current time, we are particularly interested in candidates who are able and willing to guide and support our highly able sixth formers to develop personal projects in aspects of Computer Science, as part of their King’s Essay and/or academic enrichment. Experiences and expertise in programming (in multiple programming languages), hardware (such as using Raspberry pi) and/or theoretical aspects of computer science (such as artificial intelligence) will be an advantage.
We expect employment to typically be between half a day and one day per week, and so fit well alongside current research or study commitments.
Essential:
Desirable:
King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 18th March 2024
Interview date: Friday 22nd March 2024
Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
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