The Long Eaton School
Location
Derbyshire | United Kingdom
Job description
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Head of Computer Science to join our successful and close-knit team on a permanent basis from September 2024 or sooner.
The successful candidate will lead the Computer Science and ICT department at The Long Eaton School. We are looking to appoint a knowledgeable and passionate teacher, who will take on the leadership of this valued and popular subject. You will be able to integrate into our friendly existing department, understand the context of the school, and continue to develop the curriculum which has a range of strengths.
The department consists of a three teachers, who are dedicated professionals, and work with colleagues across the Trust to share and develop resources. Students study ICT at Key Stage 3 and Computer Science at Key Stage 4 and 5. The Computer Science and ICT subjects are a very popular choice at both GCSE and A-Level.
The Department offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs, alongside a number of trips and residentials linked to the subjects within the Department.
The Long Eaton School is built on a long tradition of academic success; our students are bright, ambitious and well behaved. We have gained an excellent reputation for the quality of our educational provision and our developments in Literacy and Numeracy have earned the school the prestigious Quality Mark and our approaches have been shared nationally as a model of good practice. We are located in the heart of Long Eaton and are easily commutable from locations such as Nottingham, Derby and North Leicestershire.
We are proud to form part of Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust, which was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. The Trust is a vibrant learning community where staff are well supported, students are cared for, receive a high quality education and experience every opportunity to be successful.
Why join The Long Eaton School?
• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers’ Pensions scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high achieving, friendly and forward-looking team of staff.
If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you!
Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome. For more information and to apply, please contact Hayley McDonagh on the below details:
T: 07936 047 096
Closing Date: 24th March 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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