Head of Computing

General:

Mary Hare educates 200 profoundly deaf children at its residential school in Berkshire and we pride ourselves on our pupils’ achievements at GCSE, A Level as well as BTEC and Vocational Courses. We offer the opportunity to teach highly motivated children, in small classes, where you can make a real difference at this national centre of excellence for deaf education. No knowledge of sign language is required, as we follow an auditory/oral philosophy.

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Curriculum:

We currently follow at two-week timetable with 25 lessons of 1:05 per week. Computing is compulsory at KS3 where we follow the National Curriculum, with 1 lesson per week. All students do Functional Skills IT in Y10 unless they choose GCSE computing as one of their options, in which case they get 5 lessons per fortnight plus the 1 per fortnight that is used for everyone to follow Functional Skills.

At KS5, we currently offer OCR Technical in ICT, with 5 lessons per week. Uptake at KS4 and 5 is typically good with classes of between 4 and 8 per cohort.

Resources:

Apart from the Head of ICT

ICT lessons take place in three dedicated Computer Rooms.

All ICT classes have one PC per pupil. All the computer rooms have interactive whiteboards.

There is a full time Network Manager and an IT Technician who support the work of the whole organisation.

The Role:

To ensure high standards of teaching and learning of computing are delivered as set out in the curriculum in accordance to departmental and school policy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote excellence in teaching and learning to ensure all pupils develop their potential and are equipped for life beyond school, by obtaining high examination results.
• Exemplify in own practice the skills of teaching and learning typified by the profession.
• Actively promote interest in the subject outside the immediate physical and timetabled confines of the department.
• Actively promote the department within the school community to encourage pupils’ interest in the subject area.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school by supporting and leading curricular and extra-curricular events such as school productions, activity days and language clubs.

Person Specification

Education Attainment

• Qualified teacher status
• Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or the willingness to work towards
• Degree in Computing or related subject
• Successful secondary teaching experience

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils.
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues, staff, visitors and where applicable, students.
• Dedicated team-player, who strives for excellence and leads by example.
• Tactful and discreet, whilst mindful of observing Safeguarding and professional standards.
• Displays a smart and professional appearance, representing the School in a positive manner.
• Reliable
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Enthusiastic, with an eagerness to learn new skills and a commitment to personal continuous development.
• Committed to contributing toward the School community.
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school.
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.​

Essential Values, Behaviours and Attitudes

All employees are expected to actively promote and demonstrate the six core values of the School:

• Learners First
• Community is Key
• Integrity & Respect
• Empower & Energise Others
• Being Accountable
• Excellence

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We invite applicants from recent graduates of ICT or Early Careers Teachers who have specialised in this subject area.

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Please note that Mary Hare adheres to Safer Recruitment Standards and as such all applications must be made via the Mary Hare website and using the Mary Hare Application Form. Applications will only be considered via a completed Application Form; CV's cannot be accepted.

Mary Hare | Arlington Manor | Snelsmore Common | Newbury | Berkshire | RG14 3BQ

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. The role you are applying for is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974