Head of Computing

Empowering Learning ,
South Brent, Devon
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40000 - £60000 per annum

Overview

Head of Computing Salary: MPS - UPS TLR Up to £60,000 per annum Brent Job Start: September 2020 Are you a Lead Practitioner, Second in Charge or Head of Computing Teacher who is looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work in a Good (with Outstanding features) school? Now is your chance to excel your career and join a thriving school who are implementing Computing into their curriculum from September 2020, and the school are looking for a Head of Computing to build the department from grassroot levels. I am recruiting for a Head of a Computing Teacher to join a recent Ofsted rated 'Good' school in Brent, North West London for September 2020. This is an 8-form secondary school which passionately drive strong discipline, high quality teaching, mastery curriculum, raising aspirations and enrichment, character development and leadership development as their main 6 pillars. The school have recently moved into their new, bright and airy building, which will feature a new library and a dining hall opening onto a courtyard, along with modern classrooms, a 5-court sports hall and a sixth form common room and study space. Outside, staff and students will benefit from a new all-weather pitch for sports like football, hockey, rugby and cricket and a multi-use games area for sports like basketball, netball and mini-tennis. In their recent OFSTED inspection (October 2019) it was recognised that: "The headteacher and leaders have very high expectations…… Staff want all pupils to succeed in every area of their lives, not just academically." "Pupils, parents and staff all agree that the school has improved out of all recognition. Pupils are proud of the school." "The school is a calm, safe and supportive place for pupils. Pupils behave very well in lessons. They get on well with one another and with adults. At breaktimes the atmosphere in social areas is friendly. Pupils say they feel safe and bullying is not a problem. If there is any, it is dealt with quickly." " Staff morale is high. Excellent training helps to motivate them. Leaders listen to their concerns and do all they can to keep the workload manageable." The school welcome applicants who believe that every child can succeed and can provide: Outstanding Computing Teacher with a proven track record of success Ideally 3 Years' experience as a qualified Computing Teacher Strong leadership qualities Career minded and committed to your own CPD excellent classroom practice outstanding knowledge of the curriculum a commitment to raising achievement of all pupils a team player approach willingness to give and receive support a Qualified Teachers Status (or equivalent) The School offers: excellent induction, CPD programme and leadership courses fantastic NQT programme robust and supportive performance management systems a technology rich school strong leadership and support Effective progression within the TRUST The school has a strong ethos of student welfare. Therefore, any successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced criminal record check (DBS). For more information please contact Kyle Burgher at Empowering Learning Ltd on 0207 846 1813 or Kyle.burgherempowering-learning.co.uk . The school is interviewing ASAP for the right person