Head of Computer Science

EdEx; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing secondary school in Southwark is looking for a Head of Computer Science to join their team in September. This role offers a competitive Inner London salary and a commitment to developing high-quality education. Candidates should have QTS and a passion for teaching Computer Science at an Outstanding level, with responsibilities including leading the department and improving student results.

Benefits

Impressive onsite gym

Swimming pool

Free lunches

Pastries every Friday morning

Two annual staff wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Have at least one ECT year completed if not more.
• Commitment to providing a high quality education.
• Desire to teach at an Outstanding level.

Responsibilities

• Lead Computer Science department.
• Drive academic results at GCSE & A Level.
• Support and mentor other teachers.

Skills

Outstanding teaching and learning

Excellent communication

Leadership in educational settings

Knowledge of Computer Science curriculum

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of Computer Science - High-Performing State School - Southwark

A high-performing Secondary School in Southwark are eagerly searching for a Head of Computer Science to join their team in September.

The school is in the top 10 in the county, boasting impressive results across the board, including Computer Science at GCSE & A Level. They are seeking an aspirational Head of Computer Science to join on a permanent contract in September. Suitable candidates will ideally have at least one ECT year completed if not more.

As Head of Computer Science at this school you will benefit from the following:

• Outstanding teaching and learning
• Computer Science outcomes of 45% A -A at A Level and 82% A -B
• Impeccable student behaviour
• Supportive, visible and established SLT
• Excellent CPD and progression, including NPQ's
• Academically driven students and supportive parents
• An impressive onsite gym, swimming pool, free lunches and pastries every Friday morning
• A genuine commitment to wellbeing including two annual staff wellbeing days
• Broad pastoral support in place for all students

Sound amazing? That's because it is. No wonder the school has been voted the best secondary school of the year in recent years! Better yet, this is a state school. They cater to a large proportion of disadvantaged students, with over a third of their students being Pupil Premium students.

The SLT are deeply passionate about providing a high quality education to their students, regardless of background. Leaders, Teachers, Parents and Staff all share the same vision for the students, understanding that an excellent education can be a ticket to their success.

This high-performing school will rapidly develop your career, look after you and pay you a competitive Inner London salary. In return, mediocrity is not accepted. The school want teachers who are driven, hungry and ambitious. You don't need to have aspirations of becoming an executive headteacher, just the desire to teach at an Outstanding level.

A brief summary of the school and role:

• Outstanding Secondary School
• KS3-KS5 with 1100 pupils on roll
• Impressive, modern facilities
• Head of Computer Science vacancy - teaching KS3- KS5
• Inner London Payscale + TLR1A 9,782
• Based in Southwark, South London

For more information on this school and Head of Computer Science vacancy, please apply today. You will be contacted within 12hrs to discuss the school in further details before progressing your CV to the SLT and interview stage.

This is a permanent Head of Computer Science vacancy employed directly by the school/LA.