Teacher of Computer Science

Job Title: Teacher of Computer Science

Required: September 2024

School: St Mary's & St John's CE School

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Pay Scale: MPR/UPR

Location: Bennett House, Sunningfields Road, Hendon, NW4 4QR /

Stamford Raffles Campus, Downage, Hendon, NW4 1AB (as required)

Contract: Permanent/Full Time or Part Time

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We require a teacher of Computer Science to support in the delivery, primarily, of the Computer Science curriculum in KS3. This role would suit an ECT or someone seeking to train in teaching Computer Science. Computer Science is a popular subject at SMSJ and the ideal candidate will be creative, enthusiastic and committed to helping every student achieve their potential.

Part- or Full-Time working can be accommodated.

We are looking for somebody who:

· Has a passion for their subject

· Is able to demonstrate a talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best

· Has rigorous planning and preparation skills

· Has the ability to problem-solve and manage classroom behaviour effectively

· Can be resilient under pressure

· Is self-reflective and committed to developing as a teacher

· Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we can offer:

· Classes of students in year 9 who have chosen the subject as a preference and are therefore committed to the subject.

· A small, focused GCSE cohort.

· The opportunity to work in a community rooted in Christian values and principles where the dignity of every individual is paramount

· A high-trust, supportive culture focused on innovation and continuing professional development

· Access to a confidential coach who will support you to hone your teaching practice

· Research-led attitudes towards teaching and learning including a real focus on exploring new ideas and

taking risks

· A robust secondary phase feedback policy which eliminates the need for hours of unnecessary marking

· A focus on collaborative working in high performing subject teams

· A unique opportunity to develop skills and expertise in an all-through setting

· Opportunities for career progression

· Commitment to improving colleagues' working experience through a focus on workload and wellbeing

· Nursery wrap around provision for staff members with children at SMSJ

Who we are:

St Mary's and St John's CofE School is an all-through school in Hendon, North London, successfully providing high quality education and academic achievement for children and young people from Nursery to Sixth Form. We are proud to be a diverse, multi-faith, harmonious school, with a distinctive Christian ethos, resolute in the belief that "With God, all things are possible". In a changing world our values; Wisdom, Service and Hope, define us, strengthen relationships with our parents and children, and provide guiding principles that enable us to deliver academic excellence and promote self-discipline and resilience.

For the right candidate part time and flexible working opportunities may be considered.

Please contact the Personnel Officer ) for further information or a confidential discussion.

Applications and supporting statements to be sent to: and can be downloaded from our website: Please Note: CVs will not be considered.

Closing Date for applications: Midnight on Friday 21st June 2024

We reserve the right to close the application process early if suitable candidates apply.

St Mary's and St John's CE School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts which will be subject to enhanced checks.

The school embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We wish to further develop a diverse community and encourage applications from all sections of society.