Head of Computing
The Highfield School, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024/ January 2025
Closing date
8 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
18 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- ICT & Computing
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS TLR 2b £5,528
Head of Computing job summary
Head of Computing
MPS/UPS
TLR 2b £5,528
Permanent Full Time/ Part Time
Starting: September 2024/ January 2025
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Computing to join our thriving Social Sciences department and provide high quality teaching.
The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching and committed to supporting students in achieving their very best. Teaching high quality lessons and a focus on high standards and engagement is vital to the role as we are committed to excellent outcomes for all our young people as well as providing wider curriculum opportunities that support our students’ holistic education.
The Highfield School is an ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school, where all are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We have an excellent reputation both academically and pastorally and we firmly believe that all our students are entitled to a curriculum that is innovative, relevant and accessible for all. Whilst there is a great emphasis on English, maths, science, humanities and languages, this is balanced by a promotion of, and dedication to, the arts and creativity both in our taught and wider curricular offer.
The development of teaching and learning at The Highfield School, is driven by a desire to understand how students learn and is led by evidence-based practice and access to high quality CPD. In addition, our innovative approach to the use of new technologies ensures that our students acquire the skills and confidence needed to be the leaders of the future, in a diverse and competitive world.
This role offers excellent CPD, career development opportunities, wonderful learners and the opportunity to play a central role in an excellent school. If you feel that you have the qualities and commitment to play that role, then we welcome your application.
Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.
If you are interested in joining us, further details and an application pack is available from HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.
Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 8 July 2024
Interviews: TBC
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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 The Highfield School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- Up to 1068 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Highfield School website (opens in new tab)
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