Teacher of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lead

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• under the guidance of the Head of Department, the subject teacher ensures curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students;
  
• plans lessons with clear objectives for learning outcomes, understands the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject, and effectively communicates such information to students;
  
• uses appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject and of different students;
  
• ensures that there are opportunities for effective development of students’ literacy, numeracy and information communication technology skills through the subject;
  
• uses the school and departmental policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, and uses this information to recognise achievement and to assist students in setting targets for further development;
  
• ensures that information about students’ achievement in previous classes and schools is used effectively to secure good progress in the subject;
  
• sets expectations and establishes clear targets for students’ achievement, and evaluates progress and achievement in the subject by all students;
  
• ensures that there are opportunities for the effective development of students’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school;
  
• is aware of the subject’s contribution to students’ understanding of the duties, opportunities, responsibilities and rights of citizens;
  
• establishes a partnership with parents to involve them in their child’s learning of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets;
  
• ensures that there is a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed;
  
• responsible for the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students;
  
• contributes to the extracurricular activities and support sessions that the department offers;
  
• plays a key role in supporting, guiding and motivating students;
  
• monitors academic progress and attendance;
  
• monitors students’ planners;
  
• liaises with the Head of Year / Head of Key Stage;
  
• embodies the vision for the school;
  

This role is available for the right candidate and involves working with the Deputy Head (Academic) to review the School’s current digital strategy, recommend any changes needed, and to review and implement a strategy for the most effective use of AI in school. In that respect, the School is looking at how AI can be best used in school to help support teachers in their work; for example, in their assessment of students’ work, in report writing and in their general planning. This role is permanent, and after the first year of review and planning, the postholder will move to implementation and the development of an annual Digital Plan, as part of the cycle of school improvement. The post holder will receive additional non-contact time to carry out this role in school.

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• Employee flu jab reimbursement scheme
  
• Cycle to work scheme and child-care vouchers
  
• Use of the school gym and other facilities
  
• Parcel deliveries
  
• Extra week of holiday
  
• Buy back scheme
  
• Staff counselling
  
• Staff socials
  
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
• Mental health first aiders
  
• Teachers' pension
  

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.