Sibford School
Location
Oxfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Sibford School, on the edge of the Cotswolds was proud to be rated excellent in its December 2021 ISI report; for both the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements and for the quality of pupils’ personal development.
“The school successfully meets its aim to provide pupils with a thirst for lifelong learning”
We wish to appoint a Head of Computer Science and Digital Strategy for September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to continue the development of ICT and Computer Science at Key Stages 3,4 and 5.
The successful applicant is likely to have experience teaching both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, and will be knowledgeable in aspects of computing beyond the specification requirements.
The Head of Computer Science and Digital Strategy will have an important, wider whole school role, leading the implementation of the ICT development strategy. The post holder will advise colleagues on incorporating ICT effectively and appropriately within lessons across all curriculum areas.
“Pupils display advanced moral development”.
Furthermore, the Head of Computer Science and Digital Strategy will be responsible for the school VLE, and use of MSTeams and OneDrive and liaise closely with the IT support provider support team to ensure that the network is secure and fit for purpose.
The successful candidate must have:
· Expert knowledge of computing and a keen interest in Computer Science.
· Leadership experience within a school setting.
· Proven experience in teaching Computing at KS3 and KS4 level, ensuring pupils achieve their full potential against predicted grades, using tracking and monitoring data.
· Experience in developing ICT within a department.
· The ability to plan, manage and deliver on a whole school project.
For more information please read the full and person specification.
Employment Benefits include: Contributory teacher’s pension scheme (with Income protection, death in service), Cycle to Work Scheme, , free school lunch on working days, free parking.
Sibford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The School welcomes staff that share and understand our commitment and we ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly by reason of a protected characteristic as defined within the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date for applications: 12th March 2024
Interview date: Within week commencing 18th March 2024.
We reserve the right to close prior to this date should sufficient applications be received.
Please note, we are unable to accept CV’s, as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.
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