Head of Computer Science and ICT Maternity Cover Southam College, Southam, Warwickshire
Job description
Southam College
Head of Computer Science and ICT
MPS/UPS + 2B £4830
Maternity Contract
Full Time
Required from January 2020
Southam College is a high performing and oversubscribed 11-18 School set in the heart of Warwickshire close to Coventry, Leamington, Banbury and Leicestershire. In 2014 we were rated as ‘outstanding’ for the second time by Ofsted and in 2019 83% of students achieved Grade 4 and above in English and Maths.
• Raising achievement at GCSE and ‘A’ level
• Developing our Learning and Teaching skills
• Enhancing the range of Memorable Experiences available to our students
We are excited to offer this fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and ambitious teacher of Computer Science and ICT to join our supportive team as our Head of Department. The successful applicant will be passionate about their subject and have the drive to lead a forward thinking department, focused on developing exciting and engaging learning experiences and a belief in our ‘can do’ culture where anything is possible. You will be a talented teacher, with excellent subject knowledge and be well informed on current educational developments and initiatives, working in an outstanding department. Passion is at the heart of our practice and it is essential that you have the ability to enthuse and motivate those around you. Be the best you can be!
At our school we value all our staff and every one of our 1700 students and see the investment in our staff as crucial as we look to build on previous successes for our students and across the school. As a large school there are extensive opportunities to teach throughout all Key Stages including Sixth Form (we currently have 300 students in our Sixth Form). We have an exemplary induction programme which provides an excellent foundation for career progression. We are part of Stowe Valley MAT, which is led by Southam College. This exciting development has further enhanced our ability to offer inspirational and supportive leadership and CPD for all of our staff.
If you are:
• passionate about your subject
• keen to teach motivated and enthusiastic students
• really want to make a difference to the lives of young people
then this might be just the job for you! If you have a passion for learning and teaching and really want to make a difference to the lives of young people, we would encourage you to join us at our caring and friendly school.
Closing Date: Monday 30th September at 9am
Please note that strong applications may be considered upon receipt. Applications are welcome from both NQTs and more experienced teachers.
An application form and further details can be found on Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust website jobs section at www.stowevalleymat.com Completed applications should be sent to the College address or email southamvacancies@welearn365.com marked confidential. The College prospectus and further information can be found on the College website www.southamcollege.com.
If you require further information about this role please contact Sarah Fearn Human Resources Manager, Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust 01926 812560.
The college is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Essential educational requirements
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential skills and experience
Qualified Teacher Status
About Southam College
Southam College is an 11-18 school set in the heart of rural Warwickshire with 1643 students on roll, 298 of who are in the Sixth Form. As a result of our strong reputation, based upon outstanding achievement, wide ranging extracurricular opportunities and an ethos of support and care, the school continues to be oversubscribed. Our last Ofsted report (March 2014) graded the school as outstanding, building upon the outstanding report of 2011. We have used this accolade to spur us on to reaching even higher standards in everything that we do. This is inclusive of raising student achievement, providing a wider range of memorable experience and developing the quality of learning and teaching. In addition, we have continued to improve our facilities with the building of a new Science block and state of the art Music block. Our website gives a flavour of our ethos but to really feel it, come in and visit us. We would love to meet you.
- Address
- Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW
- Phase
- Secondary
- Type
- Academy
- Website
- Southam College website (opens in a new window)