Primary School IT Teacher - Part Time

Location

Salford, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

INTERVIEW DATES: Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th March 2024

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Headteacher

REPORTING TO: Assistant Head & Bursar

CONTRACT: 2 days per week , 8:00 am to 16:30 pm (Term Time)

REMUNERATION: Dependent on qualifications and experience

PENSION: Auto-enrolment into the pension scheme (option to opt out if preferred)

START DATE : September 2024

Context

This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of Manchester’s leading independent prep schools. The successful applicant will have an outstanding subject knowledge and a proven record of, or ambition for, teaching children how to master IT and preparing them for life at many leading senior schools. With a passion for IT, he/she will be inspirational in both their teaching and their manner outside of the classroom.

The role will include delivering some IT support for colleagues in order to support the Bursar. 

Job specification:

·        Designing and delivering a tailored IT curriculum across the whole school;

·        Designing and delivering extra-curricular clubs as directed by the leadership team;

·        Monitoring and reporting on IT progression across the whole school;

·        Working with the SENDCo to ensure appropriate subject specific targets are set and work is matched well to students’ needs;

·        To teach all classes throughout the school, KG1 to Form 6 (i.e. Nursery to Year 6);

·        Have a vision for the direction and development of IT;

·        Identifying staff training needs, planning and delivering internal staff training sessions, and organising external training where required;

·        Provide ‘drop in’ support for staff;

·        Monitoring of staff implementation and usage to ensure best use of resources;

·        Ensure that the senior leadership team is kept well informed of all relevant matters;

·        Establish and act upon staff resource needs;

·        Ensure compliance with current safeguarding requirements;

·        Working towards responsibility for the development, implementation and review of Branwood’s IT provision;

·        To contribute to the overall aims and ethos of the school;

·        To work within school policies and procedures;

·        To carry out playground and lunch time duties;

·        Deliver ‘out of school’ learning activities if required for example, school visits;

·        To attend staff training and participate in a cycle of professional review;

·        To attend relevant meetings and events, including parents’ evenings, open days, and other occasions, as required;

·        To attend relevant meetings and participate in training and development opportunities as appropriate;

·        Use expertise to advise and support others as appropriate.

The successful candidate is likely to have the following qualifications, qualities, and experience:

·        A minimum of a good graduate level qualification;

·        A passion for teaching IT and the ability to communicate this enthusiasm to pupils;

·        Some experience of working with children in a school environment;

·        Set high expectations to motivate, inspire and challenge pupils; 

·        Evidence of commitment to professional development;

·        Motivation to work with children and a high regard for their happiness, safety and wellbeing; 

·        The ability to work as part of a team and support the school;

·        Excellent planning, administration, and time management skills; 

·        The vision to enrich pupil learning by organising opportunities outside of the classroom;

·        The ability to work to deadlines; 

·        Plenty of energy, stamina, and motivation to get stuck into all areas of school life; 

·        Be an effective communicator with pupils, parents, and colleagues alike;

·        Have a ‘can do’ attitude and a sense of fun.

Benefits of working at Branwood:

·        Great colleagues and engaging pupils; 

·        Freedom to make the most of one’s strengths; 

·        Ongoing professional development;

·        Competitive salary dependent on experience; 

·        Spacious, classrooms, well supported by IT; 

·        Vibrant music and arts;

·        Excellent in-house catering;

·        Superb grounds in a leafy setting.

Conditions of employment

The school has its own generous salary scale, and your salary will be commensurate with your experience. Branwood is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of the pupils in its care. All staff must adhere to the school’s safeguarding policy. Offers are subject to references and ‘Disclosure and Barring Services’ enhanced checks. The school is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Branwood does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.

How to apply

Applicants are asked to complete a full application form and may also submit a letter of application which should offer a personal insight into the skills and aspirations of the candidate. Letters and application forms should be sent to should be sent to [email protected]

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