Head of Computing and Computing Hub Lead Teacher
Helena Romanes School
Essex
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPR/TPR plus TLR 2A £6693.00
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2021
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2021
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative leader with strong curriculum understanding to join us as Head of Computing. You will also play a key role in The London, Hertfordshire and Essex Computing Hub.
Reporting directly to one of our Senior Team, you will have a varied, dynamic and strategic role as Head of Computing. You will provide strong leadership to your team, with a clear focus on continuing to drive improvements in teaching, curriculum design and students’ progress across the department. As such, this role will prepare candidates for onward progression to senior leadership positions should they wish.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to work as part of the team at The London, Hertfordshire and Essex Computing Hub, based at Saffron Walden County High School. Possible roles could include:
● Facilitating Teach Computing courses
● Undertaking some aspects of hub leadership
● Working with schools across the region to improve the teaching of computer science
● Working with CAS communities across the hub region
We would love to hear from you if you are an inspirational, dynamic and creative individual who makes learning fun and challenging, and who is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team in beautiful rural surroundings.
Helena Romanes joined the highly successful Saffron Academy Trust in September 2020. Consequently, there are a wide range of opportunities in terms of CPD, school-to-school collaboration and career development for members of our team.
At Helena Romanes we value the personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for someone who can model these values.
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 24th May 2021
Please contact Sue Este, HR Manager if you have any queries: seste@hrseducation.co.uk
Please apply by application form to Sue Este, HR Manager seste@hrs.education
The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.
About Helena Romanes School
We are a mixed 4 – 18 Academy with over 1200 pupils on roll. The school is situated in beautiful countryside, occupying approximately 35 acres just to the north of Great Dunmow.
The school was established in 1958 and is named in honour of the first Chair of Governors.
At Helena Romanes, we are ambitious for our pupils and we offer them a rich and varied curriculum. Our pupils develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that enables them to move successfully into higher education, apprenticeships, training or employment.
While academic achievement is of crucial importance, we also ensure that we focus effectively on developing our pupils’ personal, social and creative skills. Our aim is that pupils leave Helena Romanes as successful, confident and considerate young adults.
We are very proud of our pupils. They are superb ambassadors for our school when they represent us locally, nationally and internationally, participating in our many and varied extra-curricular activities.
At Helena Romanes, we have a large team of well-qualified, dedicated staff who focus on supporting pupils’ progress and well-being. We work closely with parents, carers and the wider community to ensure we provide a well-coordinated approach to our pupils’ learning and development.
Ms Catherine Davis BA (Hons)
Executive Headteacher
Ofsted
“Pupils are happy at The Helena Romanes School. They enjoy learning and coming to school.”
“Pupils are well mannered, friendly and respectful to their teachers and to each other.”
“Pupils want to do well and are focused in lessons.”
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