Teacher - Computer Science

Secondary Computer Science Teacher

The British International School Houston is seeking to appoint an outstanding Secondary Computer Science Teacher to inspire, challenge and support our students in our state of the art purpose built school. The Visual Arts and Design Thinking (VADT) Department includes specialist teachers in fine art, Design Thinking and Computer Science. The VADT department provides learning across the Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 years old.  Due to the growth of the school, we seek to employ an experienced Computer Science Teacher, to work with students in Middle School (ages 9-14) and High School (ages 15-18).  The ideal candidate will be able to teach Computer Science at Middle School and experience teaching the IGCSE and IB curricular (or equivalent) will be desirable.

Roles and Responsibilities

Wellbeing

• A commitment to student wellbeing.

• Working to ensure that student safety, child protection and student wellbeing are the number one priority.

• Have a vigilance for, and commitment to the wellbeing of those that we work alongside with.

• Work with key school leaders and HR Colleagues to ensure that HR policies and the NAE Code of Conduct are adhered to.

• Ensure that the BIS Houston is an environment where all staff feel respected, included, valued and that they belong. 

Engagement and Interaction

• Sets high expectations for students; inspiring, motivating and challenging students to achieve excellent progress and ambitious outcomes.

• Represents the school’s values in every interaction with students, parents and colleagues.

• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, ethics and standards of personal and professional conduct

• Actively and enthusiastically contributes beyond the classroom in the wider context of the school community.

• Acts as an advocate for the school in the wider community.

• Participates in all aspects of the professional programme.

• Assists in growing the school, sharing ideas, attending events and having a positive relationship with the MAC Team.

• Can demonstrate an ongoing record of keeping up to date with teaching/coaching best practice.

Teaching and Learning

• Has experience and the skills to deliver high quality teaching of Computer Science at Middle School, IGCSE and IB level or equivalent.

• Engages and challenges student learning through questioning and discussion techniques and proven-pedagogical strategies.

• Creates a culture of learning and manages student behaviour to ensure an environment of respect and collaboration.

• Participates in all aspects of our learning programme, in line with school policy that assist in growing the school and are linked to the agreed learning programme

Planning and Preparation

• Sets clear learning intentions and educational outcomes.

• Designs lesson plans, activities and assessments that are aligned to the school’s curriculum and that engage students.

• Conceptualises, plans and teaches well-structured lessons and programmes that engage, inspire and stretch students; encouraging them to be ambitious

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Teaching Qualification PGCE (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience in Computer Science
• IGCSE and IB Curriculum experience is desirable
• An ability to offer a robotics programme and contribute to the wider Visual Arts and Design offer is desirable
• The ability to teach a second subject is desirable
• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures
• Excellent analytical skills - with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing wit mult-functional tasks.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Employee discount

Selection Process

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable people from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, we reserve the right to make an appointment sooner with the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.