Head of Computing

Queensbridge School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8QB

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2024 (or sooner)

• Closing date

  9 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • 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 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2 £4,948 ; (Possible Recruitment and Retention)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Computer Science who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our pupils. Queensbridge School is an 11 - 16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed all-ability school of 900 pupils.

Computing is part of our core curriculum offer at KS3 and is also a popular subject at GCSE.We seek a well-qualified and experienced Computer Science teacher to continue developing this subject throughout the school. The successful candidate will have the exciting opportunity of shaping the department according to their vision and harnessing the enthusiasm of pupils across all year groups. As Head of Department you will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating all the work of your subject area.

This will be an exciting and immensely fulfilling role for the right candidate. If you feel that you have the ambition and enthusiasm to lead this key department, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Department who:

• Is infectiously enthusiastic about Computing with a real flair and passion to develop an engaging and innovative curriculum which will inspire and engage our students.
• Has excellent subject knowledge and pedagogy in Computer Science. The ability to teach GCSE Business Studies would also be an advantage.
• Has excellent classroom management skills and a high expectation for all students based on a strong track record with examination groups.
• Has the vision, drive and enthusiasm to have a significant impact on attainment and progress.
• Can support non specialist teachers in delivery of the Key Stage 3 curriculum.

• Has a desire to grow the department and further develop our offer to students.
• Will actively contribute to the long term vision of the school.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to support this we have a high quality bespoke programme for teachers at all stages of their professional career.

Applying for the job

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About Queensbridge School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 904 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Queensbridge School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@queensbridge.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01214645566
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensbridge-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Queensbridge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@queensbridge.bham.sch.uk.

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