6 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    6 February 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    17 January 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Computing

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

TLR2A (£3,583 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

An opportunity has arisen for an inspirational teacher and leader to join our team as a Head of Computer Science. Our Computer Science department is in an exciting phase, with an ambitious scheme of work at both Key Stage 3 and 4, alongside extra-curricular and real-world opportunities for students which gives students the opportunity to further develop their skills in the subject area.

What the school offers its staff

This a full-time permanent contract, starting in September 2025. The salary for this role is MPS/UPS plus TLR 2A (£3,583).

If you would like to arrange a school visit, please contact Sarah Forster, Headteacher, via Louise Rumbelow, Headteacher's PA (lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org) or if you have any questions in relation to the role or the recruitment process, please contact Abigail Henwood, HR Manager (personnel@tggsacademy.org).

Further details about the role

Please complete the Tes application form via the 'Quick Apply' button below, including your supporting statement detailing why you are the best candidate for this role, along with describing your skills and experience.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on Thursday 6th February 2025. Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 10th February 2025.

Thank you for your interest in this role and our school. We look forward to hearing from you!

Commitment to safeguarding

TGGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is an offence to apply to this role is you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, references will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and online searches will be completed. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a Child Barred List check, and other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

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About Torquay Girls Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1007 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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School website
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Email address
ahenwood@tggsacademy.org
Phone number
01803613215
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Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is a girls’ 11 to 18 selective Single Academy Trust (SAT) in Torquay, Devon.

Our status as a SAT means that we have the freedom to implement a curriculum intent which focusses on the whole child: to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives.

Our school is founded on our core values which apply to our whole community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being.

In November 2023, we achieved Ofsted 'Outstanding' and we are also 3rd in Devon, 10th in the South West, and 99th nationally for academic results.

The school has a long history of success with committed students, staff and trustees. If you were to join us, you would become part of an outstanding school which values every individual within our school community.

Arranging a visit to Torquay Girls Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ahenwood@tggsacademy.org.

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