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Teacher of Computer Science

Eton College

Teacher of Computer Science

£56418

Eton College, Eton, Windsor and Maidenhead

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b27a9c1349574d3bbba75ea250b8b633

Full Job Description

  • Teach across the age and ability range, with the ability to adapt teaching to accommodate the most able, and those who find the subject challenging;

  • Ensure the best possible academic outcomes, by planning, preparing and delivering well-structured and creative lessons which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;

  • Assess, mark, record and report on the development and progress of pupils in line with the school's assessment and reporting processes, ensuring challenging goals are set and achieved;

  • Provide timely, detailed and supportive feedback to pupils;

  • Ensure subject knowledge and skills as a teacher are up-to-date;

  • Cover lessons when required;

  • Contribute more widely to the department through, for example, enrichment activities, administering internal examinations, interventions to support individuals or groups of pupils or partnership activities;

  • Seek to develop your own professional practice and development in conjunction with your Head of Department;

  • Attend parents' meetings as required;

  • Carry out administrative and other functions related to the smooth running of the department;


    • CO-CURRICULAR
  • Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school as agreed with your Head of Department;

  • Accompany students on visits away from the School, subject to risk assessment;

  • Actively contribute to the staff duty rota, such as supervising meal times and exam invigilating;

  • Contribute to the wider school social programme, including workshops, seminars, chapel services, competitions, trips, open days, and so on;


    • PASTORAL
  • Be committed to the safeguarding of all young people;

  • Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment

  • Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position

  • Tutor up to twelve pupils, (typically in groups of six) taking an interest in their academic progress and well-being;

  • Assist on a regular basis in a boarding house, supporting the House Master and getting to know all the students.

    We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled computer scientist who is excited to contribute to the further development of this growing department.


    • The depth of experience and expertise within our Computer Science department means that we are equally as comfortable in developing and supporting recent graduates or new entrants to the profession as we are in welcoming more experienced teaching colleagues to the team. However, the newly appointed teacher will be expected to teach A Level as well as other year groups., You will be a reflective and inspiring classroom teacher who:
  • has a degree (2:1 or above) and/or a further degree in a directly-related subject;

  • has secure subject knowledge to deliver engaging, imaginative and varied lessons across the age and ability range of students at the school;

  • shares Eton's holistic vision of education and is excited to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral aspects of boarding-school life;

  • demonstrates a solid understanding of, and commitment to working within the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion;

  • has strong interpersonal skills and can build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of people;

  • is committed to their ongoing professional development;

  • embraces developments and innovations in teaching and learning and is open to a range of approaches to assessment and differentiation in the classroom;

  • Strong software engineering skills and aptitude for staying up to date with new and emerging programming technologies. Experience in iOS App Development is desirable but not essential;

  • is highly motivated and can work independently as well as within wider teams;

  • as a colleague, be positive, forward-looking and collaborative;

  • is interested in the welfare and pastoral wellbeing of young people;

  • has excellent oral and written communication skills;

  • has a positive attitude, an optimistic approach to change and development, a balanced sense of perspective and a good sense of humour.

    Our staff are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.


    • In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer an
    excellent remuneration and benefits package which includes free accommodation, a generous Pension Scheme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College's sport and leisure facilities which are currently being extensively upgraded and discount at local retailers and businesses., All members of our community are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the school and to enjoy the beautiful grounds and facilities. The school is part of the picturesque village of Eton with plenty of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops and is just over the bridge from the beautiful town of Windsor. Eton is a short walk from Windsor Riverside Station, with regular trains to Waterloo. Eton is only a short drive from Slough station with 17 minute train services to Paddington, along with the Elizabeth Line offering a direct line into central London. This makes it very commutable for those living in Eton. Proximity to Heathrow and the M4 and M25 mean that it is incredibly well connected and easy to get to.