Job Description

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:

7 May 2025

Job overview

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In Key Stage 4, we teach Computer Science as a creative subject that will engage learners with the modern world of computing and prepare them for many different routes, both in and outside the world of IT. Girls learn to think innovatively, analytically, logically and critically through studying this subject. We teach the OCR GCSE specification.


At A Level, girls also follow the OCR specification, learning to apply academic principles to real-world computerised systems. Girls will complete components on Computer Systems, Algorithms and Programming and a Programming Project. Our class sizes at all ages are small and we enjoy excellent IT facilities.

Working Hours:

0.35 FTE (8 hours). The timetable will be discussed at the interview and the preferences of the successful candidate will be taken into account, although no guarantees can be given.


The main duties of the role are outlined below, you may also be required to assume some pastoral responsibility in the role of Tutor, and details of this role will be provided to you if this is the case. This role will be supported by the Head of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

Plan lessons and sequences of lessons effectively in order to maximise the learning needs of pupils. Use information about pupils' prior attainment in order to set appropriate and challenging work. Provide targeted support for pupils who have special educational needs and/or for whom English is an Additional Language. Liaise with the Head of Learning Support as appropriate regarding pupils causing concern. Use a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and classroom management which engage pupils and stimulate intellectual curiosity through the use of effective questioning, clear presentation and good use of resources. Assist in the creation of new resources for all key stages, and assist in the updating of existing departmental resources. Set high expectations for pupils' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching, and through positive and productive relationships. Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching. Take part in various co-curricular classes, booster sessions and programmes of events throughout the school year. Assist in the organisation and smooth running of trips and visits. Be involved in the teaching, assessing and internal standardisation of GCSE and A Level courses.

Assessment, Recording and Reporting

Mark and monitor pupils' class work and homework in accordance with school and departmental policies. Encourage pupils to be involved in self- assessment. Record and report on pupils' progress as outlined in the school and departmental assessment policies. Produce written reports in line with school and departmental reporting policies. Meet school deadlines for recording and reporting.

Pastoral Care

Promote the wellbeing of pupils. Consult with Tutors and Senior Tutors regarding pupils causing concern. Undertake the role of Tutor as required, further details of this responsibility will be made available if this is the case.

How to Apply

All applicants must complete the school's official application form, providing a full career history and names and contact details for two referees. Completed application forms should be returned to: recruitment@queenmargarets.com.

About

Queen Margaret's School

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Queen Margaret's School

Escrick Park, York
North Yorkshire
YO19 6EU
United Kingdom

+44 1904 727600

Established in 1901, QM is an independent boarding and day school for girls aged 10-18. You will find us in glorious parkland about six miles south of York. But we are much more than our surroundings, we are more than a school.

We specialise in building self-belief in our students. Both our culture and our attitude to learning stem from this singular purpose.



For us, every girl's journey to fulfilling her potential begins with self-belief - it is the foundation for unlocking strong friendships, academic achievement and lifelong resilience.



By combining a girls-only education with supportive staff and small class sizes we create the most effective environment for nurturing self-belief.



Girls do so much better in single-sex education and here we see our pupils engaging enthusiastically in a range of activities - academic, sport, extracurricular and social. No airs and graces, no frills or make-up, just girls getting stuck in, and having fun while they do it. They achieve academically (outstandingly so), they come from a variety of backgrounds and, with an increasing emphasis on the level of support available, we are proud to continue making a QM education possible for an increasingly diverse range of girls. Our girls have homes all over the world - many girls board, not because they have to, but because they want to. The girls are the focus of life at QM and are at the heart of everything we do. It's this focus and an individualistic approach that allows our girls to carve their own path, and flourish.

Find out more at

www.queenmargarets.com