Teacher of Computer Science
To start in September 2025, we are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Computer Science (Partnerships) who is able to develop and inspire our pupils, and who wishes to participate in and contribute to the life of the School as a whole.
This role will be part time (0.5 FTE).
THE ROLE
We are seeking a committed and highly competent classroom teacher who is also able to contribute their own particular strengths and skills to the future development of the department.
Should you be successful, you will be required to carry out the general professional duties of a school teacher under the reasonable direction of the Head and to perform such particular duties that from time to time which may reasonably be assigned you by the Head.You would teach approximately 42 periods per fortnight in addition to committing to contribute to the co-curricular life and pastoral support provided by the School.
For full details of an overview of the School, details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer, please see the Information Pack available on our website.
THE DEPARTMENT
Computer Science forms an integral part of the Science carousel in the First and Second Forms, with approximately half of the year group opting to study the subject in the Third Form. Here, pupils learn the foundational knowledge and skills of the subject, which includes the learning of computer hardware, algorithms, and Python programming.The department also supports the development of pupils’ digital literacy skills, with pupils building skills in research, spreadsheets, the delivery of presentations and much more.
The department teaches the OCR J277 GCSE and H446 A level specifications. At GCSE Computer Science is generally taught across four classes with approximately 65 pupils taking the subject in each year group.At A level, the department delivers the specification to around 35 pupils across the Upper and Lower Sixth Form.The expectations for results are very high (in our 2024 results 90% of GCSE graded at 8 or 9 and A level results exceeded 93% at A/A*).
The majority of the Upper Sixth progress to computer science or a related subject at top universities.
The department also seeks to develop pupils’ problem-solving and computational thinking skills, asking them to think in abstract ways to solve problems, through a combination of decomposition and logical thinking.
THE TOWN
Oundle is a historic market town in Northamptonshire, famous for its beautiful Georgian streets and impressive limestone buildings. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl theatre.The town has a range of independent shops, coffee houses, pubs and eateries. Encircled by the river Nene, the town is also blessed to be surrounded by beautiful countryside with many picturesque villages nearby.
If you are excited by this opportunity, please visit our website via the apply button to complete an application form. Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.
Closing date: 9.00am on 7 March 2025.Interview date: 17 March 2025.
Information Pack
Application Form
Supplement to the Application Form
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