Head of Computer Science
Hornchurch High School
Broadstone Road
Hornchurch
RM12 4AJ
Tel: 01708 691441
Website: www.hornchurchhigh.com
Headteacher: Ms S Madhavani
Hornchurch High School is part of the Partnership Learning Trust
Head of Computer Science
Payscale: Teachers Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale, depending on experience
F/T Annual Salary: £34,514 to £51,179 p.a. depending on experience, plus TLR2C £7,847 p.a.
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2024
We are looking for a dynamic Head of Computer Science to lead and develop the department. The post holder will have strong leadership qualities and will want to make a real difference to the lives of all young people.
This is an exciting time to be joining Hornchurch High School as we have new and exciting plans for the near future. We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a passion for Computer Science which is evident in their day to day teaching.
- Show evidence of being, or having the clear potential to be, an outstanding teacher of Computer Science.
- Contribute and show commitment to our innovative and forward thinking department.
- Contribute to intervention programmes and other after-school activities.
- Play a full and active role in the life of the school.
- Be a reflective practitioner with foci on continuous learning and development of practice.
In return, we can offer you:
- A cohesive team of people who believe in working collaboratively; sharing ideas and supporting each other.
- The opportunity to further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure students achieve excellence.
- Participation in lesson studies which provide an opportunity for collaborative planning and the detailed and evaluative analysis of specific pedagogical foci.
- The chance to join a growing school with further opportunities for progression as the school reaches capacity.
- Unrivalled CPDL opportunities to further develop your skills as a classroom practitioner and to develop leadership skills as you progress.
- Purpose built and well-furnished classrooms
If you think you could be the right person for us, please complete the application form which is available on Tes https://www.tes.com
Closing Date: Monday 15th April 2024, midday
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure.