Subject Leader Computer Science

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our forward looking, ambitious and happy school as a Subject Leader for Computer Science and Digital Learning Strategy. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who is suitably motivated and ready to share their expertise and experience with our bright, engaging, dedicated and ambitious students.

The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the city since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.

Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non-selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.

The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.

Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, ambitious and inspirational Subject Leader of Computer Science.  The successful candidate will have expert subject knowledge and must be able to teach all Key Stages, including GCSE and A Level. We are looking for a forward thinking, inspirational practitioner to work collaboratively with colleagues, delivering outstanding lessons and supporting in the development of our curriculum and exciting co-curricular offer. 

Committed to closing the gender gap in STEM, we are very proud that our Computer Science students challenge national trends; at present we have over 200 students in years 10 and 11. Computer Science is taught as an explicit subject from Year 7 and is offered at both GCSE and Advanced Level. The Computer Science department is a hub of activity, offering students numerous opportunities beyond the curriculum.  

We are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a fabulous community which is full of character; proud of our history and tradition whilst being forward thinking and creative. Staff and students thrive on extremely positive relationships underpinned by our expectations that everyone in our community should strive to be their best. We are committed to excellent teaching and learning in an environment where students relish the opportunities, they are given to master the subjects they are studying, are willing to take risks and enjoy the intellectual challenges this brings. We develop staff and students who have the desire and courage, combined with the emotional, intellectual and practical capacities to change the world in ways that might be great or small but are always for the better. We are a happy and caring school which values and takes pride in diversity and celebrates individuality

If our vision, ethos and ambition match your own philosophy, please download the job description, information for applicants and person specification from our website to find out more about the role and the school and how you can fit with our vision and values. Visits are welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Head’s PA, Mrs S Harvey. To apply, please complete the Academy Trust application form including the names and addresses of two referees, to the Headteacher, Mr D Goodwin.

CVs will not be accepted.

Please also use the statement section of the application form to explain the ways in which your experience to date has helped to prepare you for this role and how you would seek to contribute through this role to our vision and ambition.

King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

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