Head of Computing
Siddal Moor Sports College
Heywood
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,467 to £38250 plus TLR2c £6,450
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2018
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2017
Job overview
Siddal Moor is an 11-16 community secondary school serving Heywood and the wider area. With amazing modern facilities and a real commitment to ensuring the very best education for our students, Siddal Moor is an exciting place to be.
We place an emphasis on developing young adults who have the skills and ability to lead full, enjoyable and successful lives. We believe children should enjoy school and foster a love of learning that continues as they move on.
From 1st January 2018, we are looking to appoint an outstanding Head of Computing to join a dedicated and talented team of staff. The successful candidate will…
• have experience of teaching Computing at KS3 and KS4,
• have a record of successful KS4 results,
• possess the ability to provide excellent teaching and develop outstanding practice within the department,
• have the passion to make a genuine difference and the leadership ability to make a positive change,
• have total belief in the potential of our students.
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking for a middle leadership role within a supportive environment. We also offer excellent CPD opportunities for teaching and learning and leadership, as well as having a real commitment to wellbeing.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
The application form and further details are available to download here or may be requested from the school. Applications should be returned to ThompsonL@siddalmoor.uk. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 13th October 2017 and interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th October 2017.
Attached documents
About Siddal Moor Sports College
Siddal Moor Sports College is a co-educational secondary school based in Heywood, Lancashire, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school.
Headteacher
Mr Simon White
Values and vision
Siddal Moor Sports College aims to ensure that every one of its students makes better than expected progress in every subject. Teachers strive to ensure academic success while fully preparing pupils to become active citizens.
The secondary school is dedicated to providing all students with access to high-quality English and mathematics lessons. Pupils are encouraged to have pride in themselves and the school, and to maintain an attendance record of more than 95%.
Siddal Moor Sports College has good relationships with its local community, companies, clubs and societies. It provides an extensive range of sport and leisure facilities for community and group use.
Ofsted report
“Students say they feel safe and are well supervised in school. Parents and staff agree that students are well cared for. Recently appointed senior leaders are now improving teaching and assessment effectively. The school's assessment of students' progress is now accurate. The checking of students' progress over time is clearly presented so all staff can now see clearly whether students are achieving sufficiently well. The majority of students behave well in and around the school. Students' behaviour has improved over time and they get on well with each other and with adults.”
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