Head of Computer Science and ICT

Head of Computer Science and ICT.

Tes is currently supporting a friendly and supportive academy, based in Hillingdon, Middlesex. The school is looking to add a Head of Computer Science and ICT to their progressive and supportive Department ideally starting in September 2021.

The role will include managing the delivery of Computer Science and ICT at KS3, GCSE and A-level across year groups 7 to 13. You will lead your department to enhance provision and will get the chance to lead on exciting project work throughout the year. Project work may include revising schemes of work and ensuring the curriculum is engaging to all learners alongside projects that support student attainment, well-being and engagement within the wider school. However, as Head of Department you will have full autonomy to ensure your department meets targets and exceeds needs of our learners. You will lead by example, supporting and empowering your department’s teachers, staff and pupils to achieve to the best of their ability.

“We are looking for an exceptional individual to play an important role in our growing Academy. This is an excellent opportunity to progress to the role Head of Computer Science and ICT. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher who has a proven record of raising and maintaining outcomes.

With great students, an outstanding team of staff, state of the art facilities, the academy offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. We have a very comprehensive, and effective, development programme, bringing all subject areas together every week to share best practice. We teach a challenging academic curriculum for all students.

We are driven by a desire, at the core of our mission, to get the best possible results for all of our students, no matter what their starting points or circumstances. We would be delighted to show you around our Academy in order to fully appreciate our learning environment."

The school is offering:

• A super supportive and highly visible SLT team and Headteacher;

• on-going CPD with programmes of study such as NPQSL and MA in Educational Leadership

• progression support throughout the school and wider group

• support package for NQT’s/RQT’s including CPD and NQT mentorship;

• the chance to take on further responsibility such as Leadership roles in the future.

The school expects:

• A UK teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGDE, SCITT, BEd or MEd with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• a relevant Computer Science / ICT Degree or a related subject

• experience of delivering Computer Science and ICT up to A-level pushing and engaging learners to progress within the subject

• experience managing a department: developing provision and improving on current ways of delivery

• a love and passion for education.

Please include REF: 1406581 in the email subject line.

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To learn more about this role please email tom.nutley@tes.com for an information pack which includes school name, role specifics and context.

Please feel free to call Tom Nutley on 0776 700 1965 or drop an email to tom.nutley@tes.com for further information. REF: 1406581