Subject Leader for Computer Science

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Subject Leader in Computer Science at The Oxford Academy.   

A £2,500 Recruitment Incentive payment for successful candidates applying directly to RLT for this role, is payable after a qualifying period of two full terms in this role.  This includes a 2-year retention period.  Please see our attached information sheet for more details.

This career opportunity is intended for an experienced teacher who is an inspirational advocate of the subject, with a proven track record of carefully considering the building blocks of progress in computer science and ICT, identifying knowledge that is essential to pupils’ understanding of new material.  

 The Computer Science department is dedicated and supportive, with a team who are focused on developing the curriculum, alongside the development of teaching and learning.  The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic about challenges and committed to change, a reflective practitioner who is interested in developing their career as part of a team.  

The ideal candidate will:         

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with outstanding subject knowledge         
• Demonstrate focused leadership skills which will drive up results across all key stages and advance the quality of teaching and learning within the department         
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to promote high quality teaching and learning         
• Have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching & learning         
• Have a vision as to subject development both inside and outside the school and play a fundamental role in implementing this         
• Have the ability to be a team player who is prepared to go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of these roles         
• Line manage and develop both teaching and support staff in the department         
• Have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision and direction of the school         
• Have the ability to play a full role in maintaining and enhancing high standards in the department, modelling positive learning behaviour and having high expectations of the students in all aspects of their learning.

If you would like to arrange a visit before applying please contact our HR Officer, Claire Woodhall recruitment@theoxfordacademy.org

For more information about The Oxford Academy please visit the school's website.

Please note that interviews for this position will be held at The Oxford Academy on Thursday 26th May.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.' For further guidance for applicants click on the link List of offences  that are not filtered.

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