Head of Computing

We are looking for a Head of Computing in a school which offers excellent opportunities for professional development.

Twyford Church of England High School, an Ofsted outstanding school with a thriving Sixth Form, is one of four Twyford Trust schools, and the new post-holder will be joining us at a time of growth. The organisation therefore offers good promotion prospects for motivated and energetic teachers who support the ethos of our schools. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative teacher and curriculum planner who is looking to take on a role within departmental leadership.  The successful candidate will have responsibility for leading the department in planning and delivering the curriculum, and for monitoring the progress of students. The new post-holder will ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in the department is consistently high, and will support the development of a culture of sharing good practice.  S/He will also support the SLT link in the programme of lesson observations.  Additionally, they will be responsible for the delivery of a rich wider learning offer in computing – the role will also focus on creating a high quality extended school provision.

The Computing Department comprises four staff, including the Head of Department.  Students receive one hour per week of Computing teaching in Years 7 and 8, which moves up to three hours per fortnight in Year 9 where students can choose to study either Computer Science or ICT. In Key Stage 4 students have the option to choose Computer Science GCSE or the Cambridge Nationals ICT course.  Twyford was one of the pilot schools for GCSE Computing, and also has a well-developed A Level Computer Science curriculum. The new post-holder will lead a small but experienced team, and a key part of the role will be to develop engaging extra-curricular opportunities and increase uptake of the Computer Science GCSE. 

The post-holder will have an unrivalled opportunity to promote and sustain academic excellence within a comprehensive context at an exciting time at the Twyford Trust. The Trust has recently opened a new secondary school – Ada Lovelace CE High School - which has a Computer Science specialism, and there will be opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues at the other Trust schools to further develop the subject. 

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and QTS 
• The ability to teach Computer Science to A Level
• Proven record of outstanding results
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role
• Some experience of managing or implementing curriculum systems and initiatives
• Some experience of managing others/managing change
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team.

Twyford CE High School was set up by the LDBS in 1981. The school has an excellent reputation and is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (May 2012) and SIAMS (April 2017). It has developed specialisms in Music and Modern Foreign Languages, as well as a large and highly successful Sixth Form in which Maths, Maths and Computing are the largest areas. Since its inception the school has grown considerably and now admits around 975 students aged 11 to 16, and an additional 500 students to the Sixth Form. 

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at the Twyford Trust by the closing date and time above. They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyford.ealing.sch.uk. Please do not submit applications by fax. 

Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 11 October 2018

Interview date: Wednesday 17 or Thursday 18 October 2018

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check