Featured Job

ICT/Computing Leader

St. Andrew's International High School

Blantyre, Malawi

US 4000 - 4850 a month

Start August 2019

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 Years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: ICT or Computer Science
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Good degree or equivalent in Computer Science or relevant subject e.g. Engineering
PGCE or other recognised post graduate teaching qualification
Experience of teaching ICT to KS3, GCSE, AS and A2 level
Experience of teaching Computer Science to KS4/5
Experience of leading a department or having some previous responsibility within the department
Experience at using baseline data
Experience at writing differentiated SoW that include National Curriculum levels
Experience of curricular development
Evidence of systematic professional development
An excellent teacher; able to be the lead practioner in the subject
A team player
Has the ability to inspire students
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to motivate students to realise their potential academically and personally
Ability to raise the profile of languages within the life of the school and to foster an enthusiasm for it.
Good organisational and administrative skills- able to meet deadlines
Commitment to maintaining the caring and supportive ethos of the school
Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people
Able to contribute to extra-curricular activities
Has a sense of humour
Willingness to ‘go’ the extra mile
Has the ability to lead a team through consultative leadership
Has the ability to delegate
Leads by example and ‘walks the talk’
Excellent organisational skills and administrative skills from a management viewpoint
Has a ‘vision’ of where the department is heading that fits with the school ‘vision’
Can fulfil the role description of the a Subject Leader
Can act as a mentor and role model to other members of the department or school
Strong knowledge base in ICT & Computing and recent developments in the subjects in particular computing
Working knowledge of national curriculum level and programmes of study
Should be au fait with assessment for learning and personalised learning
Should be familiar with the use of baseline data e.g. SATs, CATS

Job Benefits:

Flights for teacher and family
18% gratuity
13th cheque
Shipping of belongings
Housing

Job Description:

Leadership and management of staff

Have clear expectations of departmental staff
Maintain a strong but consultative leadership. Organize and run regular and well-managed departmental meetings
Provide opportunities for staff to contribute to all aspects of departmental planning and policy making and evaluation
Delegate departmental responsibilities through negotiation, fairly and appropriately
Provide support for inexperienced and non-specialist teachers and others with identified areas for improvement
Audit or identify INSET needs within the department, lead or co-ordinate in-house professional development
Consult with the faculty leader regarding INSET provision
Establish a team-working ethos
Ensure job descriptions for all technicians including tasks for the holiday periods are compiled.

Strategic direction and development of the subject

Audit the department’s policies and procedures, resources and results and write a departmental development plan that contains agreed timeframes
Ensure that there is a departmental handbook laid out to specifications given

Teaching and learning

Ensure that all members of staff are covering the appropriate curriculum with continuity and progression
Ensure that students are well aware of the aims and objectives of the subject matter, and of the teaching and learning sequences
Be responsible for standards of work in the subject(s) covered by the Department. This will involve monitoring the planning, preparation, teaching and assessment of work within an agreed Departmental policy including the regular setting and marking of homework
Assist departmental members in establishing clear targets for students in line with whole school policies
Evaluate the teaching of the subject in the school for use in auditing the department
Oversee student discipline within the department
Appraise staff using the school appraisal scheme (if any)
Oversee the preparation and organization of internal examinations
Be responsible for any organisation and administration of external examinations that are subject specific, e.g. coursework, moderation, exam entries and predicted grades, practical exams
Arrange cover work if none has been set by absent colleagues
Be in charge of external subject-centred administration e.g. coursework, moderation, practical exams, estimated grades
Assess using both formative and summative methods
Work with the Learning Support Departments to cater for students with learning needs.
Keep records of assessments and information specific for the department

Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources

Responsible for:

Advising the Faculty Leader on the deployment of staff and teaching groups
Establishing staff and resource needs for the subject and preparing an order for resources
Advising the faculty leader for suggested spending for the department and to update the Faculty Leader on the spending on a regular basis
Ensuring the effective and efficient management and organisation of learning resources maintaining existing resources
Using accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for the teaching and learning of the subject
Ensuring that there is a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed

Communication:

Ensure that there is effective communication with the Head of Faculty, Head Teacher, Senior management, teachers, students, and parents
Liaise with the Deputy Head Curriculum, Deputy Head Pastoral, Head of House and/or form tutor regarding outstanding students and students with learning, personal or behavioural problems
Ensure that the Head Teacher is kept informed of health and safety, maintenance and upkeep of the department with regards to the quality of the department
Represent the department at Subject Leader meetings and cascade information to the department
Ensure that the Departmental team is informed of current developments in education in general and their own subject area in particular
Oversee the writing of minutes from departmental meetings and provide copies to the Head Teacher and Deputy Head Curriculum
Meet administrative deadlines
Be responsible for checking department student reports
To attend other meetings e.g. faculty which are pertinent to your department
Liaising with Heads of Year and tutors over student progress

Specific Roles

Ensure appropriate moderation procedures are in place and that coursework is accurately marked
Continue to roll out the computing courses by working alongside the Curriculum Deputy
Working alongside the IT Network Manager to agree priorities for IT support spending
Ensure appropriate methods are used for assessing IT/Computing across all key stages

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

St. Andrew’s International High School (SAIntS) is a well established, British International School in the Warm Heart of Africa. We are celebrating our 60th (Diamond) Anniversary this year and look forward to another 60 years of Leading Education in Africa. The School is located in the Southern Region of Malawi in Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi. It is set on a very large campus with plenty of space, but close to the centre of the city. The school role is approximately 510, with 100 students staying in the on-site boarding houses.

SAIntS is a COBIS School and year on year students gain outstanding iGCSE and A Level results both in terms of progress and attainment.

The School offers students a full and rounded education based on a British curriculum adapted to a Malawian context. We balance our rigorous academic programme with a wide range of activities and sports to support our aim of realising the full potential of each individual. Entry to the school is non-selective, though once admitted, we test students so that we have the best understanding of their needs.

In Years 7 to 9, we follow the English National Curriculum as a foundation to internationally recognised external exams in Years 10 and 11. At the end of Year 9, students elect to study nine subjects which they follow for two-years, leading to iGCSE or the equivalent BTEC level 2 qualifications. Students progressing to Year 12 then follow AS level or BTEC level 2/3 studies..

SAIntS also has a variety of systems to help ensure success and achivement. We have specialist Learning Support teachers and Pastoral & House systems which provide a secure framework to nurture and guide students as they develop into future leaders.

More Information

This is a Direct to School Job

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.