Head of Computer Science - September 2022
Bradford Grammar School
Bradford
- £35,773 - £51,049 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2022
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2022
Job overview
Bradford Grammar School is looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to lead our Computer Science Department. The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science and ICT together with creative use of new technologies to ensure a high standard of Computer Science teaching and learning is maintained throughout the school.
Previous experience as a Head of Department or similar managerial status within a school environment is advantageous and a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the department and the school is also essential.
For full details, please visit www.bradfordgrammar.com/vacancies
Closing date for receipt of all applications is 9am Monday 7 February 2022.
We strive to be inclusive, to be a place where we can all be ourselves and aspire to attract the best talent from a range of diverse backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider the most important factors to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job.
Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
Successful applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory employment references.
About Bradford Grammar School
Bradford Grammar School is a mixed, non-denominational, all-through independent school situated in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The school caters for children from junior school through to sixth form, aged between 6-19. Admission is by exam. There are approximately 1,120 students at the school.
Bradford Grammar School was founded in 1662 by Royal Charter and has been based on its current site since 1949. It shares a site with its junior school, Clock House. Facilities include specialist sports grounds, a swimming pool and gym.
Head of school
Simon Hinchliffe
Values and vision
Bradford Grammar School had the motto ‘Hoc Age’, translating to ‘get on and do it’. The school prides itself on being straightforward and honest in its approach to education and wishes to create opportunities for all students during their education. Community is at the heart of Bradford Grammar School, both across West Yorkshire and internationally. It demonstrates this through volunteering, teaching courses and fundraising. The school embraces academic, sporting and creative achievements and wises to embrace and nurture students. It believes that happiness is the key to success. The school’s five core values are: excellence, compassion, determination, opportunity and service. Bradford Grammar School has a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students to discover new hobbies and interests and learn new skills. These include a debating society which competes at national level and a cadet force. Pupils at the school are high achievers and in 2016, 71% of GCSE results were awarded A* or A.
Independent School Inspectorate
“The quality of the pupils’ overall achievement is outstanding. Pupils are well educated and the school is successful in achieving its aim to maintain a school where pupils are happy, valued and can flourish, and that is academically challenging and rigorous”.
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