Head of Computer Science
Colchester Academy, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JLThis job expired on 23 May 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
23 May 2022 at 9am
Date listed
17 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Computingjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TMS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2A £6980
Head of Computer Science job summary
Full Time
Salary: TMS/UPS
TLR2A £6980
Required for September 2022
Resilience, Excellence, Respect
Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and driven Head of Computer Science to join its dedicated and growing team This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to help continue to raise standards across the school and to drive the faculty further on its already successful journey.
Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, and is graded ‘GOOD’ by OFSTED (2018). Part of a local Academy Chain, South Suffolk Learning Trust (SSLT), this is an incredibly exciting time for us to appoint someone who is hard working, has high levels of integrity and passionately believes in the power of education to change lives.
We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go the extra mile, for students and for each other. A place where we provide excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement, and where the culture is one of equity and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
Colchester Academy is an outward facing research-based school, with pedagogy firmly rooted in the Principles of Instruction and a knowledge rich curriculum. We are looking to appoint someone intent upon driving up standards, delivering excellent teaching and inspiring the same in others.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within Colchester Academy, a school committed to excellence in everything we do.
This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
For further information, job description and to apply please visit: https://www.colchesteracademy.org.uk/Vacancies/
To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full. Please also enclose a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post and the skills you will bring to the post.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the Academy, please contact Michelle Robinson, 01206 878878.
Closing date: 23 May 2022 - 9am
Interview date: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Colchester Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Colchester Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 897 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Colchester Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mrobinson@colchesteracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01206 878878
Colchester Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school situated in Colchester, Essex. Colchester Academy first opened in September 2010 and boasts a state of the art building with modern design and a wealth of technology. It is a smaller than average secondary school, with a significant number of disadvantaged students, with the attainment on entry of students is sig – for all year groups. The Academy is expanding. There are currently 763 (Jan 2018) children on roll. Most children speak English as a first language and are white British, with a small percentage of children from other ethnic backgrounds, 16.3%.
This is an incredibly exciting time in our journey, as we are in the process of joining a local Academy Chain, South Suffolk Learning Trust (SSLT).
We challenge students academically as well as providing a range of opportunities for them to receive a well-rounded learning experience. The "no child left behind" approach is particularly important to the school academy, education moves at a pace that allows every child to thrive and help is given to students who feel they are falling behind.
Arranging a visit to Colchester Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mrobinson@colchesteracademy.org.uk.
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