Teacher of Computer Science with Whole School Responsibility for Digital Literacy

As a member of the teaching and learning team you will work closely with all senior leaders on our whole school strategy, championing the use of digital technology to support our vision for the schools into the future of girls education. Ricards Lodge High School is an outstanding, successful and vibrant multi-cultural comprehensive school for girls with a co-educational Sixth Form. We have high expectations of all our students and provide a dynamic and stimulating environment in which they can learn and develop as individuals. The staff are very supportive towards each other with a great camaraderie existing throughout the school with a number of social events that are open to all and well attended. As a valued member of staff we want to ensure that you have access to all the benefits available to you. Benefits include the following:

• Well being weeks and social events
• A laptop for all teaching staff
• Social staff area and work area for staff
• Access to Merton's Employee Assistance Programme including new wellbeing app with instant access to free support for up to six weeks
• Collaborative approach to teaching and learning
• Merton Employee VDU users - possible to claim a fee towards glasses/eye test
• Annual season ticket travel loans are available.
• We offer a full induction and training programme.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are seeking an innovative Teacher of Computer Science and learning digital lead. You will have experience of leading school staff development in online learning and be excited to harness the positives of Artificial Intelligence to aid teaching and learning across the school. You are ready to step up to a leadership role with a focus on teaching and learning. You will be an experienced computer science and information technology teacher who is highly motivated to inspire students and develop high-level skills and knowledge in these disciplines., All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.