Subject Leader Computer Science

Teaching Vacancies; Loughton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly CPD

Open-door culture

Career progression within TKAT

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in the United Kingdom is seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner to lead Computer Science across KS3, KS4 and KS5. The successful candidate will inspire students, raise attainment and drive curriculum development in CS.

You will lead a team of colleagues, support colleagues in developing their craft, and have opportunities to grow the CS curriculum within the Kemnal Academies Trust. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Lead CS across KS3–KS5 with a passion for transforming attainment.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach exceptional CS lessons to drive progress from KS3 to KS5.
• Support curriculum development and team coaching to raise standards.

Skills

Computer Science leadership

Curriculum development

Student progress focus

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

A rare opportunity has arisen for us to appoint an exceptional classroom practitioner to lead Computer Science across Key stages 3, 4 and 5. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the subject, be able to inspire our students’ love of learning, and have a history of raising attainment. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious professional, who wants to work in an environment which is both supportive and incredibly ambitious. Ultimately, this is a job for a professional who is driven by the desire to transform life chances through exceptional learning.

The first and most significant aspect of the role will be in teaching consistently exceptional lessons to ensure students make exceptional progress, from KS3 to KS5, and this is the first priority for any teacher and leader in the school, from the Headteacher to a trainee teacher. The successful candidate will also help lead the development of our curriculum, refining the core and procedural knowledge in Computer Science.

They will be leading a team of experienced colleagues and the role will include supporting the Team with honing and perfecting their craft, because at Debden it is an expectation for every teacher, no matter how experienced or effective, to continually seek to improve their practice. There is also the potential to grow the curriculum and Team in Computer Science at the school.

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining a school where teaching and learning is our first priority, which is facilitated through a weekly two-hour CPD provision, an open-door culture of daily drop-ins using StepLab, and - most importantly - a culture of teaching and learning conversations being the norm throughout the school.

We are part of a family of schools within the Kemnal Academies Trust. We provide exceptional career progression for staff, which leads to our Middle and Senior Leadership teams being composed of many teachers who began their career with us. We lead the Essex hub of the TKAT SCITT

Commitment to safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.