Head of Computer Science
What skills and experience we're looking for
Coleridge Community College is now recruiting for a Head of Computer Science. You will be teaching in a department which is ambitious about achieving the very best results for our students.
We are looking for the right person to join our team: we believe that our most important purpose is to teach young people things they would not learn outside school which empower them. We believe that ‘Knowledge Is Power’. We believe in teaching through explicit/direct instruction (Rosenshine and Engelmann) and utilising Walkthrus and TLAC 3.0 techniques. We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs.Our mission, therefore, is to bring out ‘the best in everyone’. We also believe in ‘Education with Character’ – we want young people to look back on a schooling that has inspired and challenged them, given them wide opportunity and prepared them for the ups and downs of life.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits
Here at United Learning, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. Because we are a group, we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits.
More pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.
More Pay....
We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
Cash towards medical treatment
Generous staff discount scheme
More time...
Three extra INSET days for planning
At least one personal day a year
And more support...
Great training for your career
Exceptional curriculum resources
Expert subject advice
Support for your wellbeing
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.