Head of Computing

Oasis Academy Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8PH

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2024

• Closing date

  6 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS £28000 - £43685
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2b £5025

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oasis Academy Sholing is seeking to appoint an inspiring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Head of Computing to join a successful and talented team of subject experts.

The Computer Science department is a progressive, developing team that places its students at the centre of what we do. An explicit passionate focus on high-quality teaching has resulted in our results improving every year. A shared curriculum based around the most significant concepts in computing, collaborative planning, sensible and focussed marking and assessment practices, as well as excellent department, school, and national CPD opportunities makes this an inspiring, exciting, and supportive place to work and develop your career.

The Computer Science department is made up of subject specialists who teach all students across KS3 and KS4. We have developed our own curriculum in collaboration with the wider trust which covers the national curriculum and prepares students for GCSE Computer Science.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to make a difference in the lives of young people. You will lead a friendly and supportive team that strives to ensure that all students enjoy their learning and surpass expectations of achievement. If you wish to grow professionally, join us, and become part of the team developing an outstanding academy.

The role will require you to lead and teach Computer Science at KS3 and KS4 to the highest standard and make a positive difference in Academy life. A willingness to support the Academy ethos and support of extra-curricular activities within the Academy is essential. You must be able to use a range of teaching strategies to inspire and motivate our students and demonstrate a commitment to sharing best practice with colleagues in the department. A passion for science and a commitment to integrating it across the curriculum is paramount.

What the school offers its staff

Our offer to you:

When you join the Sholing family there are several offers you will receive that make us stand out as an employer of choice. These include but are not limited to:

• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally – including certifications, with access to NPQML, NPQSL and NPQH programmes
• Reduced workload through the Oasis curriculum resource bank
• Defined benefit teachers’ pension
• Cycle-to-work Incentive
• Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible working
• Free use of our dedicated gym area
• Integrated IT provision to support teaching, including your own laptop and I-pad
• A friendly environment with colleagues who care

Our academy:

Oasis Academy Sholing is a rapidly improving, forward-thinking Academy that maintains high expectations of staff and students.

Sholing is part of the highly successful Oasis Community Learning multi-academy trust. The successful candidate will share the ambition of community transformation, delivered by exceptional education at the heart of the community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oasis Charitable Trust is wholly committed to ensuring that all children and adults at risk who engage with Oasis activities across the Oasis group through its subsidiaries (Oasis UK, Oasis Community Learning, Oasis College, Oasis Community Partnerships, Oasis Aquila Housing and STOP THE TRAFFIK), are cared for in a safe and secure environment. To fulfil this commitment, a number of safeguarding arrangements are in place.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

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JD - HOD Computing - Sept 2023.pdf - 221 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oasis Academy Sholing

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1040 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Oasis Academy Sholing website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@oasissholing.org
• Phone number: 02380448861
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-sholing (opens in new tab)

We are an inclusive of all secondary school based in Southampton catering for students aged 11-16. We believe that Oasis Academy Sholing celebrates success through world class aspiration and recognises the enjoyment in learning so that all are inspired to achieve.

Arranging a visit to Oasis Academy Sholing

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@oasissholing.org.

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