Deputy Head of Computer Science

Christ's College Finchley is a specialist Science and Mathematics Academy boasting international success in Robotics over the last decade. Since 2012, the Robotics Club has competed in the UK National Championships, the International Robocup and the World Championships, travelling to places such as Mexico City, China and Germany. Notable students include Demis Hassabis CCF, an artificial intelligence researcher and entrepreneur and cofounder of DeepMind UK.

The Academy achieves some of the highest outcomes at GCSE of any comprehensive school in the country and ranked 290 in the country in The Times' Parent Power Best Schools list (2023). Nearly 40% of all GCSE grades were 7-9 (A-A*) this summer. 67% of A levels were graded at A*-B.

At Christ’s College Finchley we value our staff by providing a positive school climate. Our aim is to ensure a balanced, secure and healthy workplace where our teaching and support staff can flourish. We do this because we know that our staff are central to the success of our pupils

Your passion for teaching will be evident along with essential qualities such as the ability to communicate effectively, the ability to listen and the ability to collaborate and work with others. You will have that unique skill of motivating and inspiring our young people and in return we will provide you with every opportunity for a rewarding career.

Christ’s College Finchley has a high performing workforce and staff talent which is evident by the low levels of staff absence and turnover. Our staff wellbeing approach is a priority and, along with our focus on promoting from within, is central to our staff retention strategy. We place great emphasis on reviewing individual workloads and time pressures to ensure there are flexible work routines; workplace support and integration; individual and team recognition; and positive working relationships to maintain and improve the mental and physical health wellbeing of our staff.

In the same way that we have high expectations of our pupils, we have high expectations of our staff but the benefits and rewards are multitudinous – from job satisfaction and career development to professional and lifestyle benefits.

Career, Health and Wealth Benefits

• New members of staff can expect a thorough induction programme.

• You will receive a personal career and training plan.

• A dedicated member of staff will act as a mentor and will assist with identifying training needs and development opportunities.

• Pension contributions.

• Access to Teaching Alliances which offer networking and mentoring opportunities.

• Enhanced parental leave.

• A free, confidential staff advice and counselling service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to all members of staff.

• Each department has its own work space for every subject area.

• An annual flu vaccination clinic.

Lifestyle and Culture Benefits

• A life-enhancing wellbeing programme through the Schools Advisory Service (SAS): staff (and their immediate families) have access to GP appointments, counselling, some operations, physiotherapy, weight loss courses and menopause support.

• A designated Staff Welfare Team and an enthusiastic Staff Wellbeing Committee arrange team building and rewarding activities for staff including free staff social events throughout the year: summer barbeques and sports activities in the summer and Christmas socials in the winter.

• Free access to the onsite school fitness suite.

• Inset days with a strong focus on wellbeing.