EXPIRED

This job expired on 15 June 2022

  • Job start date

    1 January 2023

  • Closing date

    15 June 2022 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    27 May 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Computing

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS + TLR 2B + LFA

Additional allowances

TLR 2B

Head of Computer Science job summary

HEAD OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Required for September 2022 or January 2023
MPS/UPS + TLR 2B + LFA

An enthusiastic and committed teacher to lead and teach Computer Science in a high performing IB World School offering excellence within the state sector. Dartford Grammar School is a designated National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) Lead Hub. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make an impact beyond the classroom through this exciting and important national initiative.

The post would be equally suitable for an exceptional candidate seeking early promotion or a more experienced teacher.

Dartford Grammar School is one of the highest performing schools nationally at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, with excellent facilities, designated as ’outstandingly successful’ in successive national and international inspections. The ability to teach across all Key Stages and a willingness to be an active participant in the extra-curricular life of the school are important.

We are keen to hear from you if you are:
• an excellent classroom practitioner
• committed to raising achievement and transforming learning
• well-organised, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team

We can offer you:
• the opportunity to inspire highly able and well-motivated students to fulfil and exceed their potential
• a dynamic and supportive working environment
• a well-established Induction Programme
• opportunities for professional development

Please use the contact details below if you would like the opportunity to tour the school or to discuss the role informally before making an application.

For further details and an application pack please contact the HR Manager, Mrs A Dennett: telephone: 01322 223039; e-mail: adennett@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk

Please return a completed application form, to the Headmaster, Mr J C Metcalf, Dartford Grammar School, West Hill, Dartford, Kent DA1 2HW.
Closing date: Wednesday 15 June 2022
Interview date to be confirmed
(The school may interview early in the case of an exceptional candidate)

Dartford Grammar School is a selective secondary academy for boys, which admits girls to its sixth form. There are six forms of entry to Year 7, and all of the students joining the school are from the top 25% of the ability range. The current roll is 1,535, including 618 in the sixth form.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

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.

This job post has expired.

About Dartford Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1539 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Dartford Grammar School website
Email address
adennett@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk
Phone number
01322223039
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Dartford Grammar School is a selective secondary academy for boys, which admits girls to its sixth form. There are six forms of entry to Year 7, and all of the students joining the school are from the top 25% of the ability range. The students come from Dartford, neighbouring towns and villages, and nearby London boroughs. The current roll is 1,532, including 616 in the sixth form.

Arranging a visit to Dartford Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adennett@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk.

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