IT Lead Teacher in Southampton

St Mark's CE School is one whole school community, where we create a sense of belonging for all who enter our school. Our core Christian values of love, belonging and service are nurtured and modelled through high standards by excellent staff. We are seeking an exceptional IT teacher to join our growing team. You will lead the development of and actively shape our IT Curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the teaching skills and secondary phase knowledge to work within our school community, where our warm strict behaviour policy allows teachers to enjoy teaching without disruption. As a growing school opportunities for development are rich and you will have the opportunity to be part of a unique and exciting setting.

To be successful, you will hold qualified teacher status with evidence of professional development gained within the last two years. You will be a passionate and creative teacher and practitioner ready to join our growing all-through school.

To effectively teach and develop your chosen subject within the school. To provide guidance to students and form positive relationships with all students.

• You will be expected to plan and deliver lessons to the whole school to GCSE.
• As a teaching professional you will make a major contribution to the school and development.
• To uphold the school's Christian values at all times.
• To teach and develop your chosen subject within the school in a professional way, ensuring the curriculum is progressive across the all-through school.
• To provide learning that will ensure all groups of pupils make good progress through adhering to the schools teaching and learning policy.
• Be a committed team player and be passionate about your chosen subject, where you can inspire and motivate students.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and support assistants ensuring they are fully briefed on lesson plans and expectations to enable them to fully contribute to improving pupil outcomes.
• Teach primarily to Years 7-11, with possible teaching in KS1 and 2, experience dependent.
• To ensure the smooth transition of students' learning in your chosen subject between Key Stages.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• To promote the use of literacy skills across the curriculum.
• To have a full understanding of the requirements of National Curriculum and a view of the practical policies necessary for its successful delivery.
• Be accountable for implementing the school's Behaviour policy and play an active role in the day-to-day management of pupil behaviour and mental wellbeing.
• Contribute to curriculum/pastoral evaluation and development.
• Contribute to the delivery of extra-curricular activities.
• Maintain and promote an effective partnership with pupil's parents to support and improve pupil's achievement and personal development.
• Treat all people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive culture in line with the School's Christian Distinctiveness.
• Manage conflict effectively, seeking positive outcomes.

To carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document as requested by the Executive Headteacher. Any other duties, which reasonably fall within the requirements of the post, which may be allocated by the Executive Headteacher.

St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS.