Subject Lead Computer Science - ref. j81510303
What skills and experience we're looking for
Glenthorne High School is a vibrant community where staff are appreciated and supported in their work. The school is well managed,and pupil behaviour is excellent creating a calm environment where our pupils can achieve their full potential.
The School is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual for the role of Subject Lead in Computer Science. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an innovative department, shaping the curriculum and guiding a dedicated team to provide our students with the skills they need to thrive in the modern world of business and technology.
As the Subject Lead, you will oversee the delivery of Computer Science across KS3, KS4, and KS5, including A-level, GCSE, and BTEC courses. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes for all students.You will have a proven track record of driving student progress and success in Computer Science, or if you are new to teaching, show a genuine passion for the subject alongside a desire to inspire others.
This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a leadership role in a vibrant and supportive environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
What the school offers its staff
Glenthorne High School can offer you:
- A programme of support for ECTs and those in their second year of teaching
- A comprehensive programme of professional development for teachers at all levels
- Potential for welcome payment of £1 500 & Recruitment Allowance
- The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.
- Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.
- Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare
- Salary Sacrifice schemes: Electric car and Cycle to work scheme
- Long Service Awards
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas.
Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1700 pupils.This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular school and become an integral part of the academy's continuing success.
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.