Director of Computer Science

Ark Victoria Academy; Hay Mills; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Victoria Academy in Hay Mills is seeking a Head of Computer Science to lead and manage the delivery of an outstanding CS curriculum and drive student progress.

You will inspire learners to achieve and exceed grades, align with Ark's ambitious, resilient and kind ethos, and work within a nurturing but rigorous environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong leadership in curriculum delivery and student outcomes.
• Experience leading a team of teachers to deliver rigorous Computer Science lessons.
• Commitment to Ark's values of Ambitious, Resilient and Kind.

Responsibilities

• Be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background.
• Deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning.
• Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons aligned to the curriculum.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Teaching and learning

Assessment

Job description

If you are ready to add further value to our fantastic Computer Science Department and to work alongside a brilliant school leadership team, then you will find this job extremely rewarding.

AsHead of Computer Science, you will develop, lead and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment in Computer Science. You will promote outstanding teaching and learning and a strong school culture within a nurturing and rigorous environment.

You will be a fantastic motivator and will inspire students to achieve and exceed grades. You will be aligned to Ark's high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff and have demonstrable evidence of improving outcomes.

Our values mean a great deal to us and underpin all that we do, and so it is important that you champion Ark Victoria's pledge of being Ambitious, Resilient and Kind as well as living by the Ark ethos and six pillars that enable us to achieve our mission.

The successful candidate will:

• be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background
• be a passionate practitioner, delivering high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom
• plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student's intellectual curiosity