Head Of Computer Science – Permanent - Hertfordshire

Clarus Education; Aston End; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR £6,078

Job summary

Clarus Education seeks an ambitious Head of Computer Science at a leading Hertfordshire academy. This full-time, permanent post starts January, with April start available for the right candidate.

You will lead the CS department, designing an engaging curriculum and supporting students to achieve excellent academic outcomes. The ideal candidate will hold QTS, a CS-related degree, and substantial secondary teaching and leadership experience, with the ability to drive standards, monitor progress

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computing or related subject.
• Experience teaching in a secondary school/academy.
• Strong subject knowledge across CS and computing.
• Experience leading a subject or curriculum area, or clear potential to do so.
• Strong teaching, learning and assessment understanding.
• Ability to inspire students and motivate colleagues.
• Excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to high expectations and inclusive education.
• Ability to use technology creatively to enhance teaching and learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Experience delivering GCSE or A-level CS would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Computer Science department.
• Develop and deliver a challenging, well-sequenced and engaging curriculum.
• Teach high-quality Computer Science and related computing lessons.
• Monitor student progress and use assessment data to improve outcomes.
• Support colleagues with planning, teaching strategies and resource development.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, achievement and digital literacy.
• Lead departmental improvement planning and contribute to whole-academy priorities.
• Develop schemes of work, assessments and curriculum resources.
• Organise and contribute to enrichment activities, clubs and competitions.
• Manage departmental resources and equipment effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and external partners.
• Promote equality, inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Contribute positively to the wider life and development of the academy.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & organisation

Communication

Inspiring students

Digital literacy

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Computer Science / Computing or related subject

Job description

Location: Hertfordshire
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Start date: January preferred; April start available for the right candidate
Salary: MPS/UPS Fringe
Additional allowance: TLR of £6,078

About the role

A leading academy in Hertfordshire is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of Computer Science to lead its department.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a January start preferred. However, the academy is willing to wait until April for the right candidate. The successful applicant will lead the development of an engaging and ambitious Computer Science curriculum while supporting students to achieve excellent academic outcomes.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Computer Science teacher who is ready to take the next step into subject leadership, as well as an established middle leader seeking a new challenge.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Computer Science department.
• Develop and deliver a challenging, well-sequenced and engaging curriculum.
• Teach high-quality Computer Science and related computing lessons.
• Monitor student progress and use assessment data to improve outcomes.
• Support colleagues with planning, teaching strategies and resource development.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, achievement and digital literacy.
• Lead departmental improvement planning and contribute to whole-academy priorities.
• Develop schemes of work, assessments and curriculum resources.
• Organise and contribute to enrichment activities, clubs and competitions.
• Manage departmental resources and equipment effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and external partners.
• Promote equality, inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Contribute positively to the wider life and development of the academy.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• A relevant degree or strong academic background in Computer Science, Computing or a related subject.
• Successful teaching experience in a secondary school or academy.
• Secure subject knowledge across Computer Science and the wider computing curriculum.
• Experience leading a subject, key stage or curriculum area, or clear potential to do so.
• A strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment.
• The ability to inspire students and motivate colleagues.
• Excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills.
• A commitment to high expectations and inclusive education.
• The ability to use technology creatively to enhance teaching and learning.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Experience delivering GCSE or A-level Computer Science, programming, computational thinking or digital technologies would be advantageous.

What's on offer

• January start preferred, with an April start available for the right candidate.
• MPS/UPS Fringe salary.
• TLR of £6,078.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a key department within a leading academy.
• Supportive senior leadership and collaborative staff team.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to raise achievement and inspire the next generation of computer scientists.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.