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Coeducational secondary school located in Worthing, West Sussex, England. The school has a student body of 1653 students from years 7 to 11. The school aims to ensure that all children achieve and succeed, regardless of their starting point. The core purpose is to transform the life chances of young people and their community by raising their aspirations and believing that, together, they can achieve beyond their expectations. The school offers a wide range of opportunities for students to excel in their academic and personal lives, including extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs.

Your new role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced teacher of computing to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and informative lessons to students of varying ages and abilities. They will create class syllabi, lesson plans, and supplemental materials that teach the fundamentals of computer hardware, software, and programming languages. The teacher will also be responsible for observing student behaviour in the classroom, assigning grades to assignments, and tracking and communicating students’ advancement throughout the course. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline, as well as prior experience as a computer teacher. They should also have excellent presentation abilities, strong written and administrative skills, and a nurturing, adaptable approach to instructing. Passion for fostering computer literacy and academic excellence is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning lessons and activities that facilitate students’ acquisition of basic and advanced computer skills.
• Instructing in a manner that develops students’ confidence in their abilities.
• Observing and managing classroom dynamics.
• Invigilating and grading projects, quizzes, and examinations.
• Tracking and communicating students’ advancement throughout the course.
• Ensuring that the computer laboratory remains free from food and drink at all times.
• Downloading important software updates and maintaining hardware.
• Attending parent-teacher and faculty conferences.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline.
• Teaching certification for the level at which you will be instructing.
• Prior experience as a computer teacher.
• Excellent presentation abilities.
• Strong written and administrative skills.
• Nurturing, adaptable approach to instructing.
• Passionate about fostering computer literacy and academic excellence.

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