Head of Computing

at  Mary Hare SchoolWest Berkshire

EDUCATION ATTAINMENT

• Qualified teacher status
• Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or the willingness to work towards
• Degree in Computing or related subject
• Successful secondary teaching experience

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils.
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning.

SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues, staff, visitors and where applicable, students.
• Dedicated team-player, who strives for excellence and leads by example.
• Tactful and discreet, whilst mindful of observing Safeguarding and professional standards.
• Displays a smart and professional appearance, representing the School in a positive manner.
• Reliable
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Enthusiastic, with an eagerness to learn new skills and a commitment to personal continuous development.
• Committed to contributing toward the School community.
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school.
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.Commitment to safeguarding and equality.

THE ROLE:

To ensure high standards of teaching and learning of computing are delivered as set out in the curriculum in accordance to departmental and school policy.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote excellence in teaching and learning to ensure all pupils develop their potential and are equipped for life beyond school, by obtaining high examination results.
• Exemplify in own practice the skills of teaching and learning typified by the profession.
• Actively promote interest in the subject outside the immediate physical and timetabled confines of the department.
• Actively promote the department within the school community to encourage pupils’ interest in the subject area.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school by supporting and leading curricular and extra-curricular events such as school productions, activity days and language clubs.