Subject Leader of Computer Science

Are you an exceptional, talented Computer Science Teacher looking for career progression and opportunities in a vibrant school? We wish to appoint a motivated, highly skilled and creative teacher with a genuine passion for maximising the potential of every student and developing the Computer Science curriculum.

If appointed, you will be part of a successful department working with an enthusiastic team of highly committed teachers who strive to provide the best education and extra-curricular opportunities for students. We currently have a small number of students studying Computer Science at KS4 and KS5 and are looking for an inspirational practitioner who can motivate students to continue their studies in this subject beyond KS3.  

The successful applicant will be a talented, innovative practitioner with a passion for their subject and have the skills required to influence and develop others, and shape the teaching, learning and curriculum in Computer Science.

To join our team:

• You will be committed to ensuring students make their very best progress, through planning and delivering engaging lessons that will inspire our learners to succeed across KS3.
• You will be able to motivate our students to encourage them to study Computer Science at KS4 and KS5, and develop the curriculum in these areas.  
• You will support, challenge and engage students by enriching their learning experience and maximising their potential.
• You will have the ability to unlock the potential in teachers, model the most effective teaching in Computer Science and develop an engaging and enjoyable curriculum experience for students.

This is an exciting post, created to help fulfil leaders’ and trustees’ ambition to deliver excellence in Computer Science and promote a love of learning and excellent outcomes for all students. The post will suit an ambitious teacher or current middle leader seeking a professional challenge and high levels of job satisfaction.

Who are we?

Weatherhead High School is a large 11 to 18 oversubscribed girls’ comprehensive school with approximately 1540 students on roll. There is an excellent mixed Sixth Form with nearly 300 students. We have a PAN of 254 for each year group from Year 7 to 11 and are the school of choice for girls in Wallasey and the surrounding area.

The facilities are amongst the best in the country – we have an excellent building, which really enhances teaching & learning as well as our extra-curricular provision. Students and teachers benefit from well-presented classrooms, excellent creative arts and sports facilities and up-to-date ICT provision. The school is located close to the M53 and the Wallasey Tunnel, and is easily accessible from Liverpool and Cheshire by car or public transport.

Students are both engaged and engaging; they enjoy learning and are warm and enthusiastic about the opportunities offered to them. Staff work hard and are well rewarded. There is a great team spirit amongst the staff and a strong emphasis is placed on professional growth and development. 

We were judged to be an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider in our recent inspection in November 2022. During the inspection, inspectors commented that ‘Weatherhead High School is a happy and friendly learning community. Pupils, students in the Sixth Form and staff are proud to belong to this school. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.’

Weatherhead High School is the lead school in the Peninsula MAT and this post will provide opportunities in the future for trust-wide working.

How to apply?

For further information about the school and this opportunity, please visit our website at www.weatherheadhigh.co.uk/join-us/work-with-us/, call 0151 631 4000 or email schooloffice@weatherheadhigh.co.uk (for the attention of Mrs Finn, HR Manager).

To apply, please complete our online application form.

Closing date: 3.00pm on Tuesday 7th May 2024.

Weatherhead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Weatherhead High School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.