Head of Computing and IT
Bishop Challoner Catholic School, London, E1 0LBThis job expired on 5 March 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
5 March 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Inner London Pay Scale – MPS/UPS (£34,502 to £56,959) + TLR1b (£11,408)
What skills and experience we're looking for
There is a wave of change at Bishop Challoner, can you be part of our journey of improvement?
The Governors seek to appoint an exceptional Head of Computing and IT who has a proven track record of good or outstanding classroom practice. This is an integral, highly valued role to driving the Department forward.
From September 2023, Bishop Challoner’s two schools merged, creating one co-educational school. The school has 1232 students on roll, including 211 in the Sixth Form.Bishop Challoner is in an area of relatively high deprivation which transforms the life opportunities of children. If you came into teaching to transform lives, then this is an opportunity for you to do so.We have state of the art buildings and facilities and dedicated professional staff - Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.
Computing and IT is a popular subject at the school, attracting high numbers at KS4 and KS5. However, we are not complacent – working with a team of passionate and dedicated practitioners, you will contribute to the development of a department that aims to maintain an outstanding reputation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers. You do not need to be a practicing Catholic to apply.
We are looking for professionals with:
- The willingness to support our Catholic Ethos and mission
- Evidence of excellent classroom practice or the potential to achieve it
- A track record of successful student outcomes across the Key Stages
- High expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour
- Passion for providing an extensive amount of extra-curricular opportunities for our young people
If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the Computing and IT Department at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.
What the school offers its staff
- All new teachers will be supported through our Early Careers Programme
- A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes across all levels
- Outstanding support from faculty teams and a designated mentor
- Opportunities to be involved with action-based research on topics that match your pedagogical interests
- Free gym on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- On site cycle storage
- Free breakfast twice a week
- Staff room with outdoor roof terrace and free tea/coffee
- A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school
- A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff
OFSTED Quotes:
- “Pupils value their education”
- “Positive about the changes and routines that new leaders introduced”
- “New leaders and governors are ambitious and have set high expectations for all.They set about making important changes and have brought about notable improvements” (OFSTED, November 2021)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Bishop Challoner Catholic School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- bishopchalloner@hays.com
- Phone number
- 02072598770
There is a wave of change and improvement at Bishop Challoner, can you be part of our journey of improvement?
Following a period of significant change Bishop Challoner Catholic Federation of schools are continuing to evolve and improve. The two schools will merge from September 2023 creating one co-educational school. We have state of the art buildings and facilities and a team of innovative, experienced and dedicated professional staff, Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.
Arranging a visit to Bishop Challoner Catholic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bishopchalloner@hays.com.
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