Computer Science Teacher

Application Pack
 Welcome to ICS London

On behalf of myself, the senior leadership team, my colleagues, our students and our
whole community, I would like to thank you for your interest.

Our vision extends to creating a community of compassionate and inspired global

citizens. Embracing inclusivity, we acknowledge the uniqueness of every child and
maintain a delicate balance between academic and pastoral support. Our staff
ensures that each student is treated as an individual, fostering a personalised and
innovative approach to learning.

Our commitment to small class sizes and a tailored learning approach has yielded
remarkable results, including a 100% pass rate, an IB diploma point score average
significantly higher than the world average, and a 100% acceptance rate into first-
choice universities. ICS London consistently ranks among the top 10 IB small schools
in the country. Embracing students from diverse backgrounds—representing over 65
nationalities—our commitment to diversity fosters an environment where students
from various cultural backgrounds learn and develop together. We actively promote
kindness, compassion, and respect, caring for ourselves, our global community, and
our environment.

At ICS London, we are all lifelong learners, committed to becoming our best selves.
Our teachers create a nurturing classroom environment while providing an
appropriate level of challenge. We encourage students to embrace failure and
mistakes as opportunities to reflect and learn. Every member of our community is
urged to be innovative and discover their full potential. We teach resilience by
consistently striving to do the right thing, even when faced with challenges.
Upholding values such as honesty, open-mindedness, reliability, and fairness, we
prepare every child to make a positive impact in an ever-changing and increasingly
challenging world.

ICS London transcends being just a school; it is a second home. As you step through
our doors, you will sense the incredible support and a place where students feel a
profound sense of belonging. I strongly encourage you to visit us and experience it
firsthand. We look forward to welcoming you to ICS London.

Mona Taybi
Head of School/Secondary Principal
About ICS London
stablished in 1979, ICS London has over 40 years’ experience in educating,
enlightening and engaging a global community.

Recently named as one of the best small independent schools in the UK by the Daily
Telegraph, ICS London is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School based in
the heart of central London, nestled between Marylebone and Paddington. A day
school for students aged 3‐19 years, ICS London offers all three International
Baccalaureate programmes and IGCSEs. An innovative academic curriculum,
alongside outstanding co-curricular opportunities and a highly individualised
approach to personal development make the school a unique, exciting and holistic
educational offer for international and British families.

Our students achieve excellent examination results in external exams at MYP and
Diploma and enter competitive university programmes around the world including
the UK and the USA. ICS London is a member of the Independent Schools Association,
a prestigious organisation compromising over 500 of the best independent schools in
the UK and beyond.

Click on the image below to watch our School Video

About Globeducate
Globeducate is a global network of over 60 premium international schools and online
education programs. We offer inspiring learning opportunities to more than 35,000
students in 12 countries.

At Globeducate, we believe that our students will only succeed in the world of
tomorrow, if they are prepared for the challenges that they will face. The world is
changing at an incredible pace, and our planet is facing unprecedented social,
economic and environmental challenges.

In addition to providing an excellent education, we ensure that our students build

character, learn skills and develop abilities beyond the purely academic. Our students
have a voice, and we give them the power to act and help build a more equal, fair and
sustainable world.

We prepare each student to become a global citizen who can shape the world.

www.globeducate.com
About ICS Secondary
ICS Secondary is an independent, co-educational, international school, currently with
around 100 students, ranging in age from 11-18, in the heart of Central London. The
secondary campus is located in thriving Paddington (about a 10-minute walk from
our primary campus) and caters to the international community as well as an
increasing number of local families.

In 2019, we were ranked as the 11th best small independent school in the UK by The
Daily Telegraph, based on A-level equivalent results.

Many of the students at ICS have relocated to London with their parents who will be
working in embassies or in careers such as banking, human rights, entertainment, the
military, fashion and sports or studying at one of the nearby universities. We are proud
to say that students at ICS come from all types of families and a very wide variety of
backgrounds, and countries such as Australia, China, the United States, Kuwait,
Canada, Finland, Nigeria, Spain, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia. We are an inclusive school
and it is essential that each and every student not only feels that they belong at ICS,
but that they are able to experience happiness and success at school.

ICS Secondary is an IB (International Baccalaureate) World School and we follow the

IB Middle Years Programme as well as the Diploma Programme. The IB’s values of
international mindedness, global citizenship, social responsibility, service, and respect
are at our heart. Our school rules and expectations are based on the tenets of respect
and acceptance. Whole school celebrations and activities are common place and, as a
small school where all of the students and teachers know each other extremely well,
relationships between students and teachers are a real feature of the ICS experience.

Student agency also lends itself to creating a safe atmosphere for students where they
feel listened to and encouraged to speak up for themselves, others, and what they
believe in.

Academic rigour is important to us, and our students go on to complete their studies
at renowned universities across the UK and the world, including University of Oxford,
King’s College London, and the University of Bristol, as well as many more.

Our IB Diploma and MYP eAssessment results rank us well above average when
compared to other similar schools in London and around the world. We are happy to
be able to support students with mild to moderate learning differences through our
outstanding special education programme.
About ICS Secondary
Students are looked at as individuals with unique strengths and needs and they are
challenged in meaningful and appropriate ways, moving them to the next level.

We provide a well-rounded and diverse experience to all of our students. We have a

strong after school clubs program which provides co-curricular opportunities such as
robotics, coding, football, extended art, and many more.

We are lucky to have a team of staff composed of positive, creative, hard-working, and
talented individuals who not only ensure provision of an academically rigorous
education, but also unique and diverse opportunities for our students. Classroom and
specialist teachers take full advantage of the wonderful city of London through
frequent field trips, workshops, and visitors.

Finally, our staff are our greatest asset. Our colleagues, like our students, come from
all over the world and are well trained and qualified to provide high quality education.
They are extremely supportive of one another, and fully committed to developing our
students and themselves. While our staff members are extremely committed and
serious about their jobs, ICS Secondary, as a workplace, could be described as a social,
lighthearted, respectful, close knit and fun-loving community.
Job title
Computer Science Teacher

Reporting to
Secondary Principal and/or
MYP/DP/IGCSE Coordinator

Working hours and working days Start date

Part-time, FTE 0.4 21 August 2024

Location
Based at ICS Secondary, 21 Star Street, W2 1QB

Salary
Up to £44, 755 (FTE1) per annum. The effective salary for FTE 0.6 is up to £17,902 per
annum.

Appraisal
On an annual basis via self/peer/line-manager appraisal

Terms of employment
Part-time on a permanent contract. 12 months probation. You will attend all school
events and in-service training as and when required. Your basic salary reflects the
requirement for you to attend the school events and training. You must have an eligible
status to work in the UK. ICS London is not able to offer a visa sponsorship for this post.

Main objective
To ensure a rich and stimulating learning environment and instruct students within the
prescribed curriculum, and work co-operatively with colleagues.

Context
This job is located at ICS Secondary School, London, where the post holder will be
responsible for planning, delivery and monitoring of classes to our learners. The post
holder will play a full role in the everyday life of the school, including,
duties, cover, meetings and extra-curricular activities.
ICS Inclusion Statement
We believe in increasing opportunities for children to access a quality IB education
We believe that an inclusive approach is enriching to the entire school community

We believe that inclusion aligns with our mission - ‘Compassionate and Inspired World
Citizens’
We believe that inclusive environments develop empathy and an understanding of
others and one’s self

We are proud that we successfully include children with a variety of linguistic, cultural,
emotional and mild, moderate and intensive learning differences in our school. We are a
team of teachers, therapists, specialists and leaders who work together to share
responsibility for all children. Our goal is that every adult and child is active in building
and maintaining a culture of respect and understanding. We ensure that every student is
an equally valued member of the school community. We provide an environment where
students learn, progress, and are happy.

Responsibilities/Duties
Curriculum, Assessment, and Pedagogy

Lead and develop the delivery of the subject at IB MYP, IGCSE and DP level

Work collaboratively within and across departmental structures in the school

Teach classes in accordance with the curriculum guidelines

Prepare yearly schemes of work as well as termly and unit plans for the classes to be
taught

Ensure planning is based on a thorough knowledge of students’ achievements and

their strengths and weaknesses.

Work in conjunction with colleagues to ensure an interdisciplinary/collaborative

approach to learning takes place.

Ensure teaching is designed to engender an infectious enthusiasm and enjoyment of

learning among the students.
Ensure a range of teaching methodologies and resources are used to stimulate
interest, promote creativity and encourage students to think and learn independently.

Differentiate lessons appropriately to ensure every student has the opportunity to

experience success, thus facilitating the school’s inclusive policy

Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and an understanding of the demands of

IB examinations, and where appropriate, ensure that students are very well prepared
to take these and any entrance requirements for their next phase of education.

Prepare learning strategies according to the curriculum and assessment structures in

place

Assess, record, monitor and report on student development, progress and

achievement in a focused and detailed manner which indicates the amount of
progress made following the curriculum guidelines and school’s assessment policies.

Utilise the School’s information management systems to record assessment

outcomes, homework and ISAMS for attendance

Take part in departmental and inter-departmental student moderation exercises

Set and mark homework regularly and develop strategies to engage students in the
assessment of their own learning

Work collaboratively with co-teachers, the Student Support Department and the EAL
Department

Develop Outdoor Classroom/experiential learning experiences for their subject area

Embed ICT strategies into the delivery, content and areas of assessment for their
subject area

Contribute to extra curricular activities including after school clubs, school events such
as International Day, Sport’s Day, concerts and plays etc
Pastoral

Counsel and advise students according to their needs

Provide a safe, effective, challenging learning environment and an attractive and

welcoming classroom

Maintain due regard for safeguarding, student health and safety on and off the school
site when school is in session

Maintain good discipline in the classroom and the school premises by taking
appropriate steps to address misconduct and report accordingly

Take responsibility for running an after school club according to the stated guidelines

Take responsibility for the safety of students through supervision duties

Offer all students equal opportunities to learn and maintain an environment in which
no student is exposed to discriminatory behaviour

Professional, development and administration

Undertake regular training and update practice and methodology

Participate in staff and departmental, in-service training, parents evenings and school
functions according to the published schedule

Maintain a high standard of courtesy and professional relationship with all colleagues,
students, parents and interested parties and in particular show full respect for the
cultures and background of all students, parents and colleagues

Cover for absent colleagues when necessary

Complete attendance registers as per school policy

Cooperate fully in the annual teacher appraisal procedure

Undertake any other reasonable requests made by a line manager

Other clauses:

1. The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities
contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment.

2. This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the
particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so
construed.

3. The job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be
reviewed at least once a year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at
any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

4. This job description may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the
reasonable discretion of the Head.

5. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the
way the post holder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular
duties as set out in the foregoing.

6. Post holder may deal with sensitive material and should maintain confidentiality in all
school related matters.

7. ICS London has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and as such this post holds safeguarding responsibilities. This post is
defined as regulated activity and all appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS
checks/Overseas Police Checks and Prohibition check, Overseas Teaching Sanctions
check, Disqualification from childcare check (if applicable).

Following updated guidance in KCSIE, ICS London carries out online recruitment
searches on shortlisted candidates. The school will review publicly available social media
and video sharing platforms. During the interview, all candidates will be asked to talk
through their applications, including periods when they were not working. ICS London is
committed to equal opportunities. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Desirable

Teaching qualification in Secondary QTS

education
EAL qualification / training
Degree in relevant teaching subject
area(s)

Experience
Experience teaching at Secondary Experience teaching an international
School Level curriculum such as the IB MYP and
Diploma, or IGCSE and i-A-Levels

Experience working with SEND

students

Three years teaching post

qualification status within the
appropriate age level/subject

Experience teaching in international

schools or UK independent schools

Skills
Excellent Communication skills (both Ability to lead and/or facilitate
written and verbal) in-house CPD/INSET

Ability to provide dynamic, motivational, Ability to design and deliver

learner centered, interdisciplinary papers and workshops at
classroom activities external conferences

High level of communication, teaching Ability to speak other

and presentation skills languages
Experience
Essential Desirable
Strong ICT skills

Ability to differentiate lessons to a

variety of learning styles and ability
levels

High level of time management skills

Ability to maintain appropriate

standard of discipline in classroom

Ability to teach/coach/supervise extra

curricular activities

Ability to show initiative and contribute

new ideas

Ability to self-brief in areas of

curriculum and new pedagogical
developments

Ability to set a high standard of

leadership in the classroom

Knowledge
Understanding of other cultures Knowledge of the IB and its Middle Year
and Diploma programmes
Understanding of equal opportunities
policies, and the impact that such a Knowledge of mixed culture teaching
policy has on a class of students and learning

Knowledge of a variety of pedagogical

approaches, and ability to apply each
one as and when required
Other attributes
Essential

Strong commitment to child

protection and safeguarding

Commitment to the IB Programme and

philosophy

Commitment to continuing
professional and personal development
How to apply
Candidates are requested to send a completed application form to
[email protected] or apply through the TES or School Recruiter portal. The
application form can be found at www.icschool.co.uk/jobs or through the job page on the
TES or School Recruiter website. No other form of application will be accepted unless under
exceptional circumstances.

ICS London commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and as such this post holds safeguarding responsibilities. This post is defined as
regulated activity and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, Online
Recruitment Searches, Enhanced DBS checks/Overseas Police Checks and Prohibition
check, Overseas Teaching Sanctions check, and Disqualification from childcare check (if
applicable). Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and candidates
will be asked to talk through their applications during the interview, including periods
when they were not working. ICS London is committed to equal opportunities. This post is
exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We reserve the right to shortlist
applications before the closing date and to appoint an outstanding candidate should one
present themselves.

We reserve the right to shortlist applications and appoint before the closing date.

If you wish to discuss this role with us, please contact our HR team on
[email protected]