Head of Computing
Oasis Academy Enfield, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7XHThis job expired on 18 October 2022
Start date details
January 2023 or sooner
Closing date
18 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
26 September 2022
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: 32.5 contractual hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale Outer London + Teachers Pension Scheme
Additional allowances
TLR 2c - £7,017
Head of Computing job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, talented Head of Computing to lead our Computing Department. You will have a passion for learning and teaching, together with the skills to inspire and motivate our students.
Computing and ICT are very popular subjects at the Academy. Computing is taught as a discrete subject in Years 7 to 9 on a carousel basis. Students are given the opportunity to join a lunch time coding club as part of our enrichment program and we are keen to expand this offer. GCSE Computing is offered from Year 10 onwards. There are frequent development opportunities both within Computing and the wider academy. NQTs are well supported by a subject mentor, the NQT Tutor and the Academy Induction Programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to make a difference to the lives of young people. You will join a friendly and supportive team, which strives to ensure that all students enjoy their learning and surpass expectations of achievement. If wish to grow professionally with our Academy join us and become part of the team developing an outstanding academy.
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 Oasis Academy Enfield
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 777 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oasis Academy Enfield website
- Email address
- Enfield.hr@oasisenfield.org
- Phone number
- 01992 655 424
Oasis Academy Enfield opened in September 2007 as a new academy. Initially a group of portacabins and a pioneering spirit, the Academy moved into its £30 million purpose-built accommodation two years later on Innova Business Park, 12 minutes walk from Enfield Lock Station.
The Academy has enjoyed considerable success in its 15 year history. In 2018, Ofsted confirmed that we continue to be a good academy.
Academy leaders and staff share high expectations for all students
Students behave well, and treat each other and staff with respect
Safeguarding is a strength of the Academy, and staff are proactive at supporting the children to stay safe both in school and out
Students feel safe and happy in school. Parents support this view and are happy with the progress their children are making
We provide students with high quality teaching, which not only enables them to make to the best possible progress and achieve the highest grades, but also equips them with the skills, behaviour and character, which will help them be successful and make a positive contribution to their community.
The Sixth Form offers a wide range of courses and the highest standard of teaching and enrichment activities. We want all our students to gain the qualifications that enable them to move onto college, work, apprenticeships or university. Around 95% of our sixth form students progress to university with two thirds going to Russell Group and other leading universities following a wide range of courses from English, History to engineering, psychology and law.
We are committed to providing staff with high quality professional development. Masterclasses run by experienced colleagues focusing on academy priorities are available to all teachers. We hold middle and senior leadership courses run by Institute of Education at UCL open to all staff who want to develop their skills in their current role or look towards the next step in their career.
Arranging a visit to Oasis Academy Enfield
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Enfield.hr@oasisenfield.org.
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