Lead Practitioner - Digital Literacy & Computer Science
St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
3 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
19 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- ICT & Computing
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £53,994.00 - £64,910.00 Annually (Actual)
Lead Practitioner - Digital Literacy & Computer Science job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic Ofsted rated ‘good’ school where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for Computer Science, is forward thinking, innovative and committed to excellence.
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Computing Science Lead Practitioner to oversee KS3, KS4 and KS5 Computing and develop a Digital Literacy Strategy across the school; with a proven track record of having delivered academic rigour and excellent student outcomes to lead our Computing Department – central to this is the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire colleagues to provide outstanding provision for our students. You will also drive some whole-school teaching and learning initiatives to raise the achievement of all students.
You will need to have at least 5-6 years of post-qualification teaching experience ideally as a Head of Computer Science and be able to think strategically, analytically, and creatively as well as being an excellent classroom practitioner.
St Ignatius College is:
A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the academic, spiritual and personal development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support”
A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
The successful candidate will:
Be an outstanding practitioner
Believe in the right of every student to succeed
Have the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students
Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a real team player
Be committed to developing a knowledge rich curriculum and implementing Rosenshine's principles of instruction.
Be well qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated
Support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values
What we offer:
Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other
Paid Personal/well-being Day
Opportunities for professional development and curriculum planning during the school day through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teaching and Learning team, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes
Cycle scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About St Ignatius College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1064 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Ignatius College website (opens in new tab)
St Ignatius College is:
• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
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