Teacher of Computer Science
Haileybury
Hertfordshire
- New
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 August 2024
Job overview
Permanent; Full time
Commencing: January 2025
Closing date: 22 August 2024 at 12 noon
An opportunity has arisen for a talented and passionate teacher to join the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Haileybury.
We are seeking a dynamic and committed educator to teach Computer Science from Lower School 1 through to the Upper Sixth. Computer Science is offered as GCSE, A Level, and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, alongside bespoke in-house options. These courses cover all aspects of modern computing, including programming in Python, using web technologies like HTML and JavaScript, app design, and understanding the practical and ethical implications of AI. Pupils also gain a thorough understanding of the hardware systems that underpin these technologies.
We believe that computing is about the application of logic to solve complex problems. We emphasise creativity, critical thinking, analytical skills, communication, innovation, and resilience. These skills are essential for pupils to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Please see the attached candidate brief for more information.
About Haileybury
Haileybury is an independent co-educational boarding and day school of around 900 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Haileybury has an outstanding national and international reputation, and was recently judged by the ISI to be excellent in all areas. We are academically selective, and as such teachers are expected to support pupils to be intellectually curious, reflective and collaborative. Innovation in teaching and learning is at the heart of school development, and candidates should have a commitment to exploring a variety of teaching methods to motivate and inspire pupils.
Colleagues contribute fully to the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School. The School has exceptional facilities supporting an extensive co-curricular offering and excellent pastoral care.
Haileybury is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire. Full time members of the teaching staff are usually provided with school accommodation, situated either on or near the school site.
The School offers exciting career development opportunities, supported by a comprehensive professional development programme.
Other benefits include pension, private healthcare, and substantial fee remission. Teachers have access to the School’s facilities including gyms, a swimming pool, tennis club, and our health and wellbeing centres.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the enclosed candidate brief and return it to teacherrecruitment@haileybury.com by 22 August 2024 at 12 noon.
Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.
Please see full details of our Privacy Notice for Staff and Recruitment Policy.
Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Haileybury
We are academically selective and we expect our pupils to achieve excellent results in public examinations. Most of our pupils take up places at the best universities in the UK and around the world. In addition to providing intellectual rigour and challenge, we provide a holistic education that balances academic achievement with the development of character, resilience and leadership. All of our boys and girls are strongly encouraged to take full advantage of the widest range of co-curricular activities on offer at Haileybury. Participation in these activities stretches the pupils; it promotes a sense of social responsibility, enhances team spirit and engenders confidence.
The bedrock of a Haileybury education is outstanding pastoral care. A nurturing environment and spiritual encouragement underpin all of our endeavours and help shape the distinctive characteristics of Haileyburians.
Our goal is for our young men and women to leave Haileybury fully equipped with the life skills and the academic credentials necessary for them to flourish in a competitive global employment market.
We also hope that they leave the school fulfilled, proud of their achievements and full of compassion for others. If our ethos resonates with you, please do come and visit Haileybury. It would be our pleasure to show you around.
Martin Collier
The Master
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