Head of Computer Science Department
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative leader of Computer Science, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards within a thriving and growing department. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and be an excellent classroom practitioner who is capable of inspiring and motivating students.
We aim for all students to study Computer Science in Years 7-9 and the subject is a popular option at GCSE and A level. Most of our A level students go on to study the subject at university. The department is housed in a purpose-built block, equipped with up-to-date student computers and large touch-screen teaching displays.
The Computer Science enrichment programme includes Coding Clubs, visits and participation in national computing challenges, including the British Informatics Olympiad.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing in a variety of ways. The good working relationships within the staff body, and between staff and students is why many colleagues have chosen to stay with us for the long term. We are also strong in supporting staff career development and colleagues are successful in securing promotions at all levels.We support colleagues in pursuing NPQs and offer a secondment programme onto the Senior Leadership Team for middle leaders.
Although we achieve excellent results year on year and are heavily over-subscribed, we are not complacent. We know there is always more to do, and we work together to continuously reflect upon our successes and areas for development. We are keen to hear the voices of all our stakeholders.
Mill Hill County is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Admission into Year 7 is offered to children of staff with two or more years’ service.
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.