Head of Computer Science

EdEx; London; On-site; GBP 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-performing secondary school in Southwark is seeking a Head of Computer Science to join in September. This permanent role involves teaching KS3 to KS5, leading the department, and ensuring outstanding outcomes in Computer Science. The school offers an impressive salary on the Inner London payscale along with various benefits including CPD opportunities and well-being support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Onsite gym and swimming pool

Free lunches

Well-being days

Qualifications

• Candidates should ideally have at least one ECT year completed.
• Should be driven, hungry, and ambitious.
• Must demonstrate the ability to teach at an Outstanding level.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science to KS3-KS5 students.
• Lead the Computer Science department effectively.
• Ensure outstanding outcomes for students in Computer Science.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Strong leadership

Passion for education

Ability to support students from various backgrounds

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities and benefits

• 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.

School culture and expectations

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.

Role details

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.

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

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