Subject Lead for Computing
The Chalfonts Community College
Buckinghamshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (Fringe) & TLR 2c
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024 / January 2025
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2024
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced teacher of Computer Science or Information Technology to join and lead our dedicated team at The Chalfonts Community College due to the current Subject Lead for Computing being internally promoted to a new position within the school.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Computing department and ensuring its continued future success. Currently, we have a KS4 & KS5 Computer Science Coordinator in the department who teaches the bulk of KS4 and KS5 Computer Science lessons; therefore, this role would be suitable for someone who wishes to lead a department and is perhaps more comfortable teaching KS4 & KS5 Information Technology and KS3 Computing.
Currently, we offer OCR Computer Science at GCSE and A Levels, as well as OCR Cambridge Nationals & Technicals in Information Technology vocational courses from Year 10 onwards. The department is well-resourced; two of the computer suites' desktop computers have just recently been replaced and 32 new Chromebooks have been purchased for the department to ensure that we have ample resources available for students. Our classrooms have Miracast-compatible projectors for easy casting and Computing teachers have recently been given upgraded laptops for performance and overall improvement of their Computing teaching deliverables.
We welcome applications from teachers who are ready to make the move to Subject Leadership or seasoned Subject Leaders who might be looking for a fresh change. Our current Subject Leader for Computing is staying on at The Chalfonts Community College and will help transition our new candidate to the role, and should the candidate wish; is happy to assist in any coaching for first-time Subject Leaders.
Enquiries can be forwarded to Mr James Gaunt. Completed application forms to recruitment@chalfonts.org The Chalfonts Community College, Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks, SL9 8TP. Tel: 01753 882032
Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 5 June 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. A DBS check which will include a barred list check will be undertaken for the successful applicant and a certificate of good conduct may be required. Please note that The Chalfonts Community College is not a registered UK Visa Sponsorship institution and therefore cannot accept /sponsor applicants that require sponsorship.
Attached documents
About The Chalfonts Community College
- The Chalfonts Community College
- Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter
- Buckinghamshire
- SL9 8TP
- United Kingdom
Our College
The Chalfonts Community College converted to Academy status in 2011 and is a larger-than-average community academy with a roll of 1400 students. Our last Ofsted Inspection was carried out in November 2022 when the College was judged as ‘good’ overall. "There is a sense of pride, both in Chalfonts Community College and in the outcomes pupils achieve, that is shared between staff, governors and pupils."
Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to:
- Be rich and relevant and meet the needs, interests and aspirations of all students
- Focus on raising the achievement for all students
- Support students with the educational and career choices that they make at different ages
- Develop the skills and attitudes required for students to succeed after leaving school and to become responsible and confident members of society.
With an A Level A*-B pass rate of 39% and an A*-E pass rate of 96%, plus a long-standing reputation for excellence in vocational courses, student destinations in the last two years have included a wide range of universities and further education establishments.
Extra Curricular Activities
At Chalfonts Community College we aim to ensure that the whole child is catered for with extra-curricular opportunities including theatre visits, music performances, sports clubs and teams and a wide range of other events. Our Performing Arts productions are renowned for their outstanding quality and our sports teams compete at local, regional and national levels. We recognise the importance of activities beyond the classroom in developing the experience, skills and personal attributes of our students, enabling them to be better prepared for applications to and success in, university and the world of work.
Pastoral Care
We understand the importance of keeping students safe, happy, and secure. Each of our students is assigned a personal tutor who remains with them through Years 7 to 11. In the Sixth Form personal tutors assist with university and work applications. We also provide support from Learning Mentors, our Inclusion Manager and our excellent Learning Support Department.
Staffing
We operate a coaching culture to share best practice, maintain high standards of teaching and to support all staff in their career development.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.