Head of Computer Science
Carshalton High School for Girls, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QXThis job expired on 14 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
1 January 2025
Closing date
14 October 2024 at 10am
Date listed
4 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,514.00 - £51,179.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2c £7,847 with Outer London Main or Upper Pay Scale
Head of Computer Science job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and inspiring leader who is an expert in their subject to join our school as Head of Computer Science.
The Role
The Computer Science Department is an evolving department as the subject grows in popularity year on year with more students taking it as an option at GCSE Level.
The successful candidate will
- Have a vision for leadership
- Be an inspiring leader or aspires to be an inspiring leader
- Have a proven track record of raising achievement
- Be an outstanding teacher
- A commitment to improving the life chances of all our students; being willing to go the extra distance to do so
Our School
Carshalton High School for Girls, a member of the Girl’s Learning Trust, is a high achieving school in the suburbs of south London. Confirmed as “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023, we achieved our best exam results to date in Summer 2024.
We offer
- An aspirational vision of education
- A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications.
- A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment
- A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for students and staff
- Benefits that include a two week October half term holiday, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room and staff events at the end of each term and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on a variety of matters.
The school is a short walk from Carshalton station with London Victoria is approximately a 30 minute journey by Southern trains and London St Pancras is approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within car and bus commuting range of South London and Surrey.
Key Application Dates
Shortlisting date: Monday 14 October Interview date: w/c 14 October Start Date: 1 January 2025
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Our commitment
The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.
We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please see our Recruitment pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.
Commitment to safeguarding
Carshalton High School for Girls and The Girls’ Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. For any shortlisted applicants, we are also required to conduct an online search about you in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.
About Carshalton High School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Carshalton High School for Girls is a highly successful comprehensive school for girls aged between 11 and 18. The school has expanded in recent years, is popular in the local community, and has a growing Sixth Form. Our school is a welcoming environment, which, paired with high standards, delivers an excellent education for our students. Our buildings that range from a traditional main block to much more recent buildings contain specialist science labs, sports hall, dance and drama studios, music rooms and STEM workshops. The student body in our school is truly diverse, both in heritage and educational starting point.
The school is a short walk from Carshalton station. London Victoria is approximately a 30-minute journey by Southern trains, London St Pancras is approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within easy commuting range of South London and Surrey.
Our Mission
Our mission is to broaden the horizons of our students and staff through the provision of a world-class education filled with opportunity. We are a place of learning that is fearless in its commitment to excellence. We are also a safe, inclusive learning community where staff and students thrive. The CHSG motto is ‘Excellence; everywhere, every day.’ This is lived in all aspects of the school. We are unashamedly aspirational for our students and aim to equip them with the knowledge, skills and dispositions they need to be successful, both academically and in their wider lives There is a culture of celebration established and reinforced by regular rewards and recognition of students’ achievements. Our school values make explicit the traits and behaviours we prize:
Be ambitious
Be aware
Be involved
Be our best
Be together
#TeamCHSG
Working at Carshalton High School for Girls means becoming a member of #teamCHSG. This team creates a culture which has:
High aspiration and expectations of all
Excellent behaviour
Advantaging the disadvantaged at its core
A simple and focused approach to school development
Strong leadership across the school
A culture of celebration
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