ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. We are committed to the safeguarding, health and well-being of our students.
JOB OVERVIEW
30 hours per week - 0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
CATS College Cambridge is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and well-qualified Teacher of Computer Science to teach across GCSE, Pre-A Level and A Level programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons that enable students to make excellent academic progress. They will contribute to a purposeful and ambitious academic culture, support students from a range of educational and international backgrounds and help develop Computer Science as a dynamic and forward-looking subject within the College. The postholder will be expected to teach Computer Science with confidence across the age and ability range, including examination classes, and to contribute fully to the academic, pastoral and wider life of the College.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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A degree in Computer Science, Computing, Software Engineering or a closely related subject.
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A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one where appropriate.
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Successful experience of teaching Computer Science at secondary, sixth form or equivalent level.
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Strong subject knowledge, including programming, algorithms, computational thinking and computer systems.
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Competence in at least one major programming language used in school-level Computer Science, preferably Python.
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The ability to plan and deliver well-structured, engaging and challenging lessons.
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A strong understanding of assessment, feedback and examination preparation.
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High expectations of students’ academic progress, behaviour and independent study.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the welfare of young people.
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A reflective approach to professional development.
BENEFITS
Cycle to work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Car Scheme
Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
Free eye tests
Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
Employee Assistance Programme
Group income protection
GP24: GP Access for all
Health Cash Plan
Death in Service
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.
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