Teacher of Computer Science & ICT September 2021 Candidate Information Pack
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Teacher of Computer Science & ICT September 2021 Candidate Information Pack
INTRODUCTION
A well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher is
required for September 2021 to teach Computer
Science and ICT to GCSE and A level within a
dynamic and successful department.
Closing date for applications:
9.00am on Wednesday 10 March 2021
Key facts about Mill Hill School
Day & Boarding 2020 Academic
GCSE & A Level DAY, WEEKLY AND Results
WITH A WIDE RANGE FULL BOARDING A LEVEL: 49% A*/A; 77% A*-B
OF OPTIONS PLACES AVAILABLE GCSE: 63% 9-7; 99% 9-6
120+ 10 miles
ACRES OF GROUNDS
Co-educational FROM CENTRAL LONDON
WITH EASY ACCESS TO
AND FACILITIES FOR AGES 13–18
UNDERGROUND AND
MAIN LINE STATIONS
Part of the
Mill Hill School ‘A vibrant, buzzing school, with a solid academic
Foundation underpinning and an outstanding extra-curricular
EDUCATING GIRLS AND programme producing confident, articulate, mature
BOYS FROM 3–18 young people, who start adult life solidly grounded,
positive and well informed. ‘A very happy place to be,’
is the consensus of parents and pupils.’
– Good Schools Guide Review 2020
THE SCHOOL
Mill Hill School The Mill Hill School Foundation Ethos
Founded in 1807, Mill Hill School is an The Mill Hill School Foundation educates
independent co-educational boarding and day boys and girls from 3–18, seeking to equip
school with 850 pupils aged between 13 and 18, them for life, both now and in the future.
of whom 310 are in the Sixth Form. The School
is one of four in the Mill Hill School Foundation, Our stimulating academic environment and
which comprises Pre-preparatory, Preparatory numerous activities outside the classroom
and Senior Schools as well an on-site encourage learning and personal growth. We
International School. are committed to the development of every
pupil and believe that our friendly and
We are situated in a magnificent 120-acre supportive community helps this to happen.
parkland campus on the edge of the North We seek as a Foundation to instil a love for
London Green Belt, providing a wonderful learning which will last a lifetime whilst balancing
environment in which to work. The School is this with a readiness to embrace change.
very much a community, particularly given the
central importance of boarding: we are unusual
for a London school to be offering full and
weekly boarding, with over 180 boarding pupils.
We are committed to the on-going professional
development of all our teaching and support
staff as well as the full induction and training of
all new staff.
THE COMPUTER SCIENCE & ICT DEPARTMENT
Staffing The Post
The department has recently expanded and The Computer Science & ICT Department is
comprises the Head of Department plus three thriving and Computer Science in particular is
full-time teachers. Some members of other an increasingly popular subject, with a high
departments also contribute to the teaching in percentage of pupils going on from IGCSE to
the department. Together, the staff involved take it in the Sixth Form. The ability to
span a strong range of experience and program in Python or Microsoft Visual
specialisms. Basic.NET (the main languages used by our
exam board) at a competent level is highly
Curriculum desirable, although other programming
In the Remove (Year 10) and Fifth Form (Year 11) languages, such as C#, will be considered.
the department currently prepares pupils for The post will involve teaching Computer
the Edexcel IGCSE in ICT and the CIE IGCSE in Science, ICT and Digital Literacy at various
Computer Science. The department's results are points across the age range from Fourth Form
strong with 63% achieving A*/A and 96% A*-C in (Year 9) to Upper Sixth. The ability to lead co-
2020. curricular programmes using Raspberry PIs
and/or Arduino would be an advantage.
In the Sixth Form, pupils follow the CIE
International A Level in Computer Science. The post would be equally suitable for an
Numbers are expanding rapidly, with three sets experienced teacher, or for someone at an
in this year's Lower Sixth Form. Results are very earlier stage in their career. Candidates
good, with 70% A*/A and 85% A*-B in 2020. We should state in their application any
are considering the introduction of both additional subjects that they are confident to
International A Level ICT and International teach. We would be able to support a Newly
A Level Digital Media and Design. Qualified Teacher and we would also be
happy to receive applications from those
In the Fourth Form (Year 9), pupils follow a looking to train via a work-based PGCE route.
programme of study centring around Our training programme offers a high level of
responsible, skilled and informed use of mentoring and support within an
technology. Such topics include touch typing, appropriately reduced timetable.
e-safety, algorithms, building websites and use
of Microsoft Office applications. Accommodation in a shared staff house may
be available. A trainee would be expected to
Accommodation and Resources complete the University of Buckingham PGCE
The department currently occupies Murray with QTS in the first year of their appointment
Scriptorium, a historical building in the centre and to undergo the IStip NQT induction
of the School campus, as well as two other programme in their second year. All training
rooms. Each room is fully fitted with a suite of and qualification costs would be met by the
high specification PCs and equipment for audio- School. We would expect the appointment to
visual teaching. The department has recently be permanent, subject to the post-holder
invested in a wide selection of Raspberry Pi's successfully completing the School’s
and accessories, both as a teaching aid and for standard probation period, their PGCE and
co-curricular activities. There is an office for the their NQT year.
departmental teaching staff adjoining the
Murray Scriptorium.
However, from September 2021 the department
will be relocating to newly refurbished rooms,
located at the heart of the School, in the
historic, Edwardian Marnham Block, built in
1905.
PASTORAL AND CO-CURRICULAR CONTRIBUTION The successful candidate will be expected to play a full part in the broader life of the School. This will include responsibility for a tutor group, reporting to a day or boarding Housemaster/ mistress as appropriate. The successful candidate will contribute to the School programme of games and/or activities. This will involve participation during the five-day week as well as working in the region of eight Saturday mornings or afternoons per academic year; assisting with the boarders’ programme on Friday evenings or Sundays is also possible as an alternative to the Saturday commitment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
As the successful candidate, you will
be able to demonstrate the following:
> A strong academic background, with at least a > Thorough knowledge of the subject and
good honours degree in Computer Science, an interest in current developments
ICT or a related discipline and, depending on
> Ability to use a variety of teaching
experience, a teaching qualification
and learning styles
> Awareness, understanding and, ideally,
experience of issues relating to safeguarding > Ability to convey infectious enthusiasm for
the health, welfare and safety of children the subject
> High personal and professional standards > Experience in the use of ICT to support the
teaching of Computer Science & ICT
> Positive working relationships with colleagues
and the ability to work as a member of a team > Ability to form and maintain appropriate
relationships and personal boundaries with
> Excellent time management and children and young people
organisational skills
> Ability to manage practical classes effectively
> Ability to take responsibility and to and safely
show initiative
> Motivation to work with children and
> Ability to take the lead in developing new young people
teaching and learning strategies
> Positive attitude to managing behaviour
in the classroom
EXPECTATIONS OF A
CLASSROOM TEACHER
> To teach to the syllabus prescribed by the > To keep classrooms, laboratories and
Head of Department, using the scheme of equipment used in good order and to report
work drawn up for the department and to any damage/faults, etc, to the appropriate
prepare pupils for tests and examinations, person (usually the Head of Department).
using revision programmes, past examination
> To contribute to the overall work of the
papers etc as appropriate.
department e.g. drawing up schemes
> To plan and prepare work as appropriate. of work, setting examination papers,
participating in field trips or exchange visits,
> To maintain records of work covered for
covering classes for absent colleagues as
each set taught.
directed by the Head of Department or
> To set prep on a regular basis, following the by the Head.
School’s prep timetable in the Lower School
> In the case of absence, to notify the
and according to the Head of Department’s
Head of Department and the Deputy Head
guidelines in the Sixth Form.
(Academic) and to set work for classes
> To mark pupils’ work regularly and to keep a needing to be covered whenever possible.
record of each pupil’s marks in a mark book.
> To attend all staff meetings called by the
> To monitor pupils’ attendance at lessons Head and parents’ meetings of all year
and to follow up absences in writing with groups taught.
the appropriate Housemaster/mistress.
> To keep abreast of developments in his/her
> To provide a written report on each pupil at subject area and to support the department’s
half term (on internal report card) and at the contribution to the relevant targets of the
end of each term (full reports). School Development Plan by attending
appropriate INSET and other courses.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for this role, please The Mill Hill School Foundation and its staff
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download the application form from the are committed to safeguarding the welfare
School website. Our Guidance Notes for of children. The School is registered with
Applicants can also be found on the website. the DBS and successful applicants will be
required to complete successfully the
Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced
View Online Page level. It is an offence for any person barred
from working with children to apply for this
post.
Your application form should be completed in
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full and returned to applications@millhill.org.uk The Mill Hill School Foundation is
by 9.00am on Wednesday 10 March 2021. committed to Equal Opportunities and
Please note that we are unable to accept welcomes applications from all sections of
applications unless they are made on our own the community.
application form. Due to the large number of
applications the School receives, please be
aware that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted to be invited for an interview.
Should you require any further
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applications@millhill.org.uk
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