Reports to: Subject Leader – Computer Science
Responsibilities: Teaching Computer Science to Years 7 to 13, Form Tutor and contributing to the extracurricular programme
The Computer Science Department
The Computer Science Department consists of three teachers in their own dedicated area. The KS3 curriculum is internally constructed and prepares students for KS4 and KS5 study where we currently offer Edexcel IGCSE and CIE A Level. However, in 2025, BST will begin the transition to IBDP for Years 12 and 13. The subject is an extremely popular option choice and results in external examinations are highly impressive. Students in recent years have gone on to study Computing related courses at a range of top universities in the UK, Japan and abroad. The extracurricular offering at BST is vast with the Computer Science department being a key contributor to this, with opportunities such as VEX robotics, the iDEA award, visits to local firms and entrance in FOBISIA, COBIS and other cyber security and programming competitions.
The role would suit an enthusiastic teacher with a passion for Computer Science, who understands the use of effective research-informed pedagogical strategies, has extensive subject knowledge to facilitate challenge for all students and experience with mixed ability classes.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Teaching and Learning
- In liaison with, and under guidance from, the Subject Leader of Computer Science an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating effective planning, teaching organisation, and demanding high standards of attainment and behaviour in all lessons
- Use evidence-informed strategies to plan and deliver lessons that promote progress and challenge for all students
- Guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
- Give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage students to respond to the feedback.
- Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
- Monitor individual student achievement and respond accordingly
- Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject and curriculum areas, foster and maintain students’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
- Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for adhering to the school’s code of conduct
- Contribute to the relevant sections of the school’s evaluation and improvement documentation
- Attend and participate in regular meetings
- Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
Other roles
- Run, or assist in running, extra-curricular and service activities
- Deliver assigned Wednesday afternoon Explore sessions, Duke of Edinburgh or Life Skills
- Complete duties around the school in accordance with the weekly Duty Rota
- Attend, and take an active part in, residential curriculum trips as part of the BST Outdoors programme
- Be a Tutor as part of our House system.
- Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
- Communicate effectively with parents with regard to students’ achievements and well-being.
- Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect
- Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being, in accordance with the school’s provision
- Other reasonable requests made by the Head of the Secondary School and Senior Leadership Team.
How to Apply
Please see the full job description, and apply via our website directly via the following link: Teacher of Computer Science.
Closing date for applications: March 28th 2025
The British School in Tokyo welcomes applications from suitably skilled applicants from all backgrounds.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check or International Child Protection Check, and provision of satisfactory background checks for at least the past 5 years.
Further information about the school is available on the School’s website www.bst.ac.jp
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