Curriculum Leader of Computing
Ruislip High School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR (Outer London) + TLR Negotiable depending upon experience, including an opportunity to take on whole-school responsibility
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2017
Job overview
Salary is negotiable depending upon experience, including an opportunity to take on whole-school responsibility.
REF: SCH/15007TR
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Curriculum Leader of Computing who can lead and inspire a team of specialists to ensure the highest quality teaching and learning across the age and ability range at the school.
In June 2016, Ruislip High School secured its best set of external examination results. 76% of students attained an A*-C in both English and Mathematics. This is a key national accountability measure. 74% of students attained five or more A*-C grades including English and Mathematics. Thirty-seven students, from a cohort of 150, achieved five or more grades A-A* and 31% of all entries were awarded A-A* grades, with 57% for A*-B grades.
The results in English Language and Literature were very strong with A*-C percentages of 79% and 84% respectively. In addition, the results for Mathematics remain consistently high with 81% of all students attaining A*-C grades. In terms of individual successes, twenty-four students attained eight or more grades at A-A* level.
The vast majority of students attained the grades necessary to progress to their chosen university with more students than ever achieving A*-A grades. In the short five year history of the sixth form, the school has been successful at sending students to both Cambridge and Oxford.
The successful applicant will:
- be an excellent and ambitious classroom teacher specialist
- provide inspirational leadership to a team of teachers
- have a good understanding of the current educational developments, especially those relating to classroom based practice
- have the highest expectations of students
- have an enthusiastic and positive approach within and beyond the classroom
- have energy, stamina and a sense of humour
Information about the school can be located on the school’s website: www.ruisliphigh.com
Applications should be returned to:
Justine O’Driscoll, HR Manager, Ruislip High School, Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 0BY
or via email to: jodriscoll4@ruisliphigh.com
To apply, please visit: https://www.schoolshrcooperative.co.uk/job/view/4578-curriculum-leader-of-computing
CLOSING DATE: 18 April 2017 - 10am
INTERVIEW DATE: scheduled for Thursday 20th April 2017
CVs will not be accepted.
The School is an equal opportunities employer and 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 candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Ruislip High School
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0BY
HEAD TEACHER: Dr Martina Lecky | Tel: 01895 464064 | E-mail: office@ruisliphigh.com
Attached documents
About Ruislip High School
Ruislip High School, based in Middlesex, is a secondary academy for girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 18. Currently there are 1300 students enrolled at the school, located in Hillingdon. It opened in 2006 and was converted to academy status in on April 1, 2014.
Headteacher
Mr Gareth Davies
Values and Vision
The school aims for teachers and students to have respect for each other. Children should also be honoured to be a part of the school community. Ruislip High School believes in unity. It especially believes in standing side-by-side to help others in the community. Thus, students who volunteer are valued. Students are expected to follow the rules of the school and achieve excellent academic results, but personal development is also seen as important. One of the school’s motto is “you own your own behaviour”. The teachers hope every student leaving the school remains curious about the world and continue to learn.
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