Curriculum Lead for Computer Science
The Misbourne School, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BNThis job expired on 17 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
17 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
8 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary Range: MPS1 – UPS3 and Fringe Allowance, plus TLR appropriate to skills and experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you someone who is truly passionate about Computer Science & IT? Do you live and breathe the subject, and thrive on sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with others? If so, we would be thrilled to hear from you.
We are seeking a dynamic and inspiring teacher of Computer Science with the chance to lead the curriculum area or to be supported to lead the curriculum area for the right candidate; someone who is deeply committed to promoting the value of Computer Science and IT in education and has a track record of delivering outstanding results.
You will have the opportunity to lead and work with a talented team of educators, and to inspire and motivate young people to discover and pursue their own passion for the subject. If you are up for the challenge and have the skills and experience required to excel in this role, we would love to have you join our team.
The Misbourne is an 11-18 Academy in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns, and is the Lead School for Careers in Bucks. We have nearly 1100 students on roll, including a successful and growing Sixth Form. Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally. We have 3 well-equipped dedicated computer rooms that are fully resourced for the teaching of computer science and IT. Three additional ‘bookable’ computer rooms are used by other curricular areas and students that want to learn. Excerpts from our pleasing 2022 Ofsted inspection include:
Students told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.
Relationships between staff and students are strong.
Students’ conduct around the school is orderly and calm.
Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does.
We take an evidence-informed approach to school improvement, only implementing what we feel will make the biggest difference to the lives and outcomes of our young people, being mindful of staff workload and well-being. Our Wellbee survey results place The Misbourne in the top 10% of schools for staff peer support, and top 20% for managing staff workload.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
Students who are a pleasure to work with
An experienced, friendly, and collaborative team of staff
The unwavering support of teachers and leaders in ensuring the highest possible standards of student behaviour.
Fully-resourced curriculum and teaching facilities
A leadership team who will help to guide your development and ensure that you are fully supported in every aspect of your work
An evidence-informed approach to school improvement, only implementing what we feel will make the biggest difference to the lives and outcomes of our young people, being mindful of staff workload.
An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of our priorities
A two-week October half term
Free access to our own fully-fitted gym (subject to opening hours)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free on-site parking
Career Development Bursary Scheme.
We would be delighted to invite prospective applicants to visit our school and experience first-hand what makes us a great place to work.
For further informationand an application form, please visit the ‘Joining Us’ area on our website:
https://www.themisbourne.co.uk/513/vacancies-1
Please email your completed application to: recruitment@themisbourne.co.uk quoting Vacancy Reference: CL-CSIT-0003.
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance
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About The Misbourne School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1095 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Misbourne School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@themisbourne.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01494 862 869
We are an 11-18 Academy in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have nearly 1100 students on roll including a successful and growing Sixth Form. Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally.
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