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Key Stage 4 Leader – Computer Science

Key Stage 4 Leader – Computer Science

Little Heath School

Reading

  • Expired
Salary:
TLR2 (b) 4,441
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018 (or earlier)
Apply by:
19 January 2018

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Key Stage 4 Leader to join our large and innovative department. The school is developing a modern curriculum that prepares students for the demands of a fast-paced, challenging world, and computer technologies will be at the centre of this. For this reason the school offers a three year KS4 programme that includes the opportunity of taking the popular options, AQA GCSE in computer science, OCR Nationals in Information Science and OCR Nationals in Creative i-media. These qualifications lead on to A Level AQA computer science and Level 3 Cambridge Technical diploma in IT. KS5 teaching would be available for a suitably qualified candidate. The successful candidate will be expected to support the department as it continues to improve the quality of provision for all our KS4 students. 

The person we are seeking will:

  • be passionate about Computing and ICT and have the desire to share that passion with students
  • be a successful teacher across age and ability ranges
  • be an innovative and inspiring classroom teacher
  • have the potential for strong leadership and management and have good communication skills
  • be able to develop challenging and exciting programmes of study for Key Stage 4 students, especially in terms of varied curriculum pathways in Computing and ICT.

Little Heath School is a highly successful comprehensive school (1650 on roll, including 380 in the Sixth Form) situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting to the west of Reading, with good access to road and rail links. As a school, we pride ourselves on our strong Professional Development programme, believing that teachers need to be able to develop their own practice collaboratively with others. We have been awarded the prestigious Research Mark award in recognition of the quality of evidence-based research in our work. 

For an application form and information pack please contact Emma Tedstone at Little Heath School on 0118 942 7337 or recruitment@littleheath.org.uk Please address supporting letter of application to the Headteacher.

Closing date: 19 January 2018

Interviews to be held: w/c 22 January 2018

Little Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Little Heath School Governing Body is an equal opportunities employer. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk


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+44 118 942 7337

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