Head of Computing

Witchford Village College is an expanding village college for Years 7 to 11 located two miles west of the historic city of Ely and we are part of the Eastern Learning Alliance.

We require an enthusiastic and highly motivated Head of Computing to join a successful and dynamic team. As a school, we are innovative in realising the potential of all our students and we offer an excellent, supportive environment in which to work. There is an extensive CPD programme for all staff and the Computing department is highly collaborative across the ELA, which leads to the production of excellent resources for students. Students enjoy their lessons, and the subject contributes to a Good, vibrant school with above average outcomes for students.

All students at WVC study Computing in Years 7 to 9 and the curriculum encompasses 3 complementary disciplines: Computer Science, Digital literacy and Information technology. Of these disciplines, our curriculum is split into 5 strands that spiral throughout the key stage:

•      Algorithms

•      Programming & development

•      Data & data representation

•      Hardware & Processing

•      Communication, networks & information technology

Computational thinking is a central concept in our curriculum and embedded throughout discreetly.

Students can continue their study in Key Stage 4 be choosing OCR GCSE Computer Science as one of their option choices. Computer Science GCSE is a popular choice where students are keen to develop their programming and subject knowledge.

Duties will include:

·         Leadership of the Department

·         Development of the Curriculum

·         Day-to-day management of the department

·         Leading department meetings

·         Oversight over assessment and marking

·         Analysis of KS3 and KS4 data

·         Interventions

·         Suggesting CPD areas for the department

The successful applicant will:

·         Demonstrate a track record of success

·         Have a keen understanding of curriculum mapping

·         Be able to lead and support a team

·         Be an outstanding teacher

·         Have a vision for the department

·         Have taught at both KS3 and KS4

There is an wide-ranging extra-curricular and super curricular offer at Witchford with time given to staff to run activities that are within their specialism or broader interests.

Students at WVC are each provided with their own iPad to learn in an engaging way.

We offer sector leading staff benefits alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools across East Anglia.

·         We value our staff very highly and prioritise our support for colleagues across all schools as a result.

·         We enhance life for students, staff and parents by working together as a community of schools.

·         We value world class outcomes in progress, attainment and development for all.

·         We are wholly inclusive celebrating diversity and understanding individual needs

This is an exciting time to gain experience in the school and Trust more widely.

The post provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher and could be combined with leadership opportunities depending on the experience and interests of the applicant.

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Only applications submitted using the ELA application form will be accepted. We do not accept applications by CV.