Computer Science Subject Lead

St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 January 2024

• Closing date

  2 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Yes, visa sponsorship available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for Computer Science, is innovative and committed to excellence and will enjoy working collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes for our students
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale-UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2c ii

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Subject Leader is to ensure that the ensure that the standard of curriculum teaching, learning and assessment at all key stages is of the highest quality for all students so that they are able to achieve to the best of their ability and that staff and students are supported, developed and motivated.

Duties and responsibilities

Subject Leaders are key to the life of the College and their role carries significant leadership and management responsibilities. It is essential that they give active support to the vision and ethos of St Ignatius College. They have a clear vision for their subject area and their areas of responsibility include, curriculum planning, teaching and learning, assessment and reporting, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, behaviour for learning, effective use of resources, creating a stimulating learning environment, overseeing Performance Reviews, addressing underachievement, motivate others, lead by example and strike the appropriate balance of support and challenge. This job description is in addition to the national standards expected of all who have attained Qualified Teacher Status and where applicable, Post Threshold Standards.

The Subject Leader will lead a team of teachers and will provide all those who teach or support in the subject, information, the support, challenge and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in teaching.

What the school offers its staff

• An experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other
• A highly organised, committed and well equipped department
• Opportunities for professional development through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teaching and Learning team, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes
• Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking and a swimming pool

Commitment to safeguarding

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

Applying for the job

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About St Ignatius College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1107 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Ignatius College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: obrienj@st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01992 717835
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ignatius-college (opens in new tab)

St Ignatius College is: • A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person • A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued • A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’ • A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed • Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

Arranging a visit to St Ignatius College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email obrienj@st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk.

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