IT and Computer Science Teacher

Location

Oxfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an innovative Computing and IT teacher to join our team. The Oratory Prep School (The OPS) has a fantastic local and national reputation as one of the country’s leading prep schools, which educates children from 2 – 13. As you can imagine, our fantastic teachers and superb resources and facilities provide our children with unique opportunities, and our staff with wonderful tools to support learning. We have created this new and exciting role to focus on preparing our children for their world, and we are now looking for a teacher for these key areas:

Computer Science | ICT | DT/Engineering | Augmented Reality | Virtual Reality

| Artificial Intelligence | Robotics

As you can see, the future here at The OPS is exciting and we are looking for the right person to contribute to our children, our team and the wider school family.

The pupils at The Oratory Prep School are absolutely delightful and are enthusiastic learners. Parental support is very strong and the Governing Body (Bellevue Education) is committed to improving outcomes and experiences for our children. We are looking for someone who is:

• Creative – particularly as we are looking at creative learning
• Open to new ideas and willing to commit to new initiatives
• Eager to take a full and active part in all aspects of our school community
• Highly organised and an excellent communicator with staff, parents/guardians and pupils
• Naturally positive and a fun team player – with a great sense of humour!

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to:

• Work within a school community that is proud of its achievements and well-motivated to
• continue to develop further
• Work within a supportive team
• Great professional development tailored to fit your needs
• Support from the Bellevue Education Group

The Headmaster, Mr De Silva, would be delighted to talk to potential candidates about the school and about the role. To visit the school/speak to Mr De Silva, please email  [email protected] . Please use the same email address to receive an application pack.

Please note the closing date for this role is Tuesday 19th March at midday. Interviews will be held on Thursday 21st March, please allow a full day. The OPS reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date.

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Functions 

Support the Headmaster in ensuring the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all. 

Be responsible for the education and welfare of a class of children as designated by the Headmaster, having due regard to the requirements of the National Curriculum, the school’s agreed aims, objectives and schemes of work and any policies of the school or the governing body (Bellevue Education). 

Share in the corporate responsibility for the well-being and discipline of all children. Contribute to the ethos of the school in a positive, supportive and collaborative way, and represent the school positively in the wider community. 

Be a Teaching and Learning Coach in Computer Science who will challenge learners at all levels and ensure effective corrective action and follow-up. 

Qualities & Skills 

Be able to work on his/her own initiative in the execution of the duties outlined below. Be committed to a process of continuous improvement and the raising of standards in attainment within the school. 

Be able to relate effectively to staff, children, parents/guardians and members of the general public. 

Key Responsibilities 

Ensure high quality teaching and learning provision in ‘Innovation sessions’.

Technological Integration:

Promote the integration of technology across the curriculum, collaborating with other teachers to enhance cross-disciplinary learning opportunities.

Extra-curricular Activities:

Organise and lead extra-curricular clubs or activities focused on technological development, fostering pupils' interest and enthusiasm for Information technology. 

Professional Development: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in technology, and education, participating in ongoing professional development opportunities.

Parent and Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with parents, guardians, and school stakeholders to keep them informed about pupil progress, including online safety. 

To foster the aims and ethos of the school, promoting and disseminating good practice and high standards by regular teaching and providing an excellent role model. To be accountable to the Headmaster for the teaching of designated curriculum areas to a class or subject group. 

To ensure the school curriculum and its delivery meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and school policies.

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