THE COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Winchester College seeks to appoint a well-qualified, able, and inspiring teacher of Computer Science.
The Computer Science Department at Winchester is at an exciting moment in its history.
Year 9 (Junior Part) Computer Science has been delivered to all pupils since 2021, with the course having been designed to develop the skills needed to succeed in IGCSE Computer Science, whilst retaining the breadth and digital skills needed to support all pupils in their wider GCSE subjects. We offer the CAIE IGCSE qualification in Year 10 and Year 11, and there are currently two classes in each yeargroup. First examination will be in Summer 2023.
In the Sixth Form we offer OCR A-Level Computer Science with the first Year 12 cohort starting this September. The uptake for the subject has been substantial, with two classes provisionally timetabled. Teaching is housed in the Science School with dedicated classrooms for the subject. All pupils and staff have a Surface Pro device and each classroom is fully equipped to deliver the subject.
Our wider enrichment programme within the Department is developing rapidly and becoming firmly established. Talks are organised throughout the year to bring subject experts into the school. Links with tech companies are being actively fostered. Numerous Societies are supported here within the school, including: GameDevSoc (Game Development Society), TechSoc (Technology Society) and ProgSoc (Programming Society). Pupils have been competing in external competitions, with success in BEBRAS, OUCC, BIO, BAO, Perse, and Cybercenturion settings. As a Department we engage heavily with partnership state schools, offering STEM activities in Computer Science as well as Oxbridge interview practice. Plans are also train for an overseas Computer Science trip during the next academic year.
The successful candidate will join an experienced Head of Department in continuing to develop the subject. Continued Professional Development (CPD) is of crucial importance, and the successful candidate will have access to appropriate training to deliver the courses offered within the Computer Science Department, but also to support their own interests.
All our courses, from Junior Part to A-level, are fully and creatively resourced, but with a range of options for teacher autonomy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The successful candidate will be accountable to the Head of Computer Science for the quality, success and development of their teaching, all routine activities throughout the working week and providing feedback on any pupil, staff or organisational issues, and for external examination results.
They will have an enthusiasm for the subject and for teaching. Upon joining the department, they will take responsibility for several classes across the age and ability range of the pupils in the school.
The following summary of duties is intended to assist the Teacher of Computer Science in their respective responsibilities. The successful candidate will be able to:
Teaching Timetable
Communication
Professional Development
Additional Responsibilities
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will possess a strong track record of achievement in:
Qualifications
Essential
Key Qualities
The successful candidate will be/have:
Start date
This appointment will commence in September 2023.
Salary
Winchester has its own generous salary scale, which is above the national scale. In addition to salary, the school allocates a Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA) to those with additional roles, ranging from running a sport to Head of Department or House.
Accommodation
Accommodation may be available with this position.
Induction and Continuous Training and Development
The school is fully committed to the induction and training of all staff. All staff are well supported when they arrive, with help and advice available from Heads of Department, Housemasters, the Director of Studies, and the Director of Teaching and Learning, who has specific responsibility for overseeing the induction process.
All members of the Common Room are encouraged to subscribe to external CPD courses. In addition, we deliver a range of training, run by both our own staff and external providers, ranging from highly practical First Aid courses to seminars and learning lunches on many aspects of teaching and learning.
There is an annual Professional Development Review offering the opportunity to reflect on professional practice and development opportunities.
For those new to teaching there is the opportunity to work towards a PGCE whilst working with us.
Private Health Care and Pension
The successful applicant will be enrolled in the school’s Corporate Health Scheme in accordance with the current rules of the Scheme. Membership of the Scheme does not extend to family members and is a taxable benefit in kind.
A generous pension scheme is offered.
Probation and Notice Periods
The first twenty-four months of employment will be a probationary period. Regular reviews with line managers take place over the probation period with the opportunity to discuss progress, identify any areas for action and ensure there is appropriate guidance and support in place to enable successful completion of the probationary period.
During the probationary period, the notice required by either party to terminate employment will be one month within the first term of employment. After the first term, the notice required by either party to terminate employment will be one full term.
Once employment is confirmed, the notice period will be one full term.
Annual Leave
This is a Teaching position which benefits from school holidays.
Sports Facilities
The school offers staff free access to its excellent sports facilities, including gym membership, tennis courts and in 2023, a new 25m swimming pool. Exercise classes, including spinning and circuits are also available.
Enhanced Disclosure Check
As Winchester College is an educational establishment, a condition of employment will be that the successful candidate must consent to the school obtaining an Enhanced Level Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will reveal all spent and unspent convictions, warnings, cautions and bind-overs. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on the school’s website.
Safeguarding is one of the primary responsibilities of this role. The jobholder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact with, and will need to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times. A Teacher of Philosophy and Religious Studies should be conversant with the responsibilities and procedures detailed in this policy and with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the Teacher of Philosophy and Religious Studies becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or in their absence the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
References and Other Pre-employment Checks
The appointment will be dependent upon the receipt of a successful medical check and satisfactory references. The College will usually seek references from shortlisted candidates before interview and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. At least one referee must be the current or most recent employer. Where applicants are not currently working with children but have done so in the past, one referee must be the person by whom they were most recently employed when working with children.
How to Apply
Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV and covering letter with your application.
Closing date for applications: Monday 8 May 2023.
Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 15 May 2023.
Those wishing for an informal conversation about this role are invited to speak to Peter Mapstone, Head of Computer Science, [email protected].
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
Further information about the school can be found at www.winchestercollege.org.
Data Protection
Winchester College collects and processes relevant personal data as part of its everyday operations and is obliged to process it in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and Data Act 2018. The school is the Data Controller of this data under the Act and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. Its registration number is Z5751669.
If you have any queries or comments about this policy or how personal data is processed by the school, please contact the Bursar and his team by emailing: [email protected] or by writing to: Data Protection, The Bursary, Winchester College, College Street, Winchester, SO23 9NA.