Subject Lead of Computer Science in City of London

Harris Academy Chobham is always on the lookout for inspirational and influential staff. We are looking for a qualified teacher with subject leadership experience to join Harris Academy Chobham as Subject Leader of Computer Science. You will join an open and supportive team in establishing outstanding provision within Computer Science.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• To establish outstanding provision within the subject area, including all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academy's vision and values leading to outstanding teaching and learning.
• To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and Sixth form, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
• To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately engaging, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies.
• To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all colleagues in the subject area.
• To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
• To lead development for literacy within subject areas to raise standards of Literacy across the Academy.

What We Are Looking For:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, ideally with further qualifications and evidence of continuous self-development.
• Have a minimum of three years' teaching experience, ideally including KS5 and in multi-ethnic urban schools.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Have experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff within the subject area.
• Be able to show evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, ensuring high quality performance.
• Have successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluation and review that provide performance data to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Have a good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement.
• Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development.
• Have ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standards.
• Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning.

What We Can Offer You:

• Professional development pathways that guide you towards achieving your career ambitions.
• A strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.
• Flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
• A competitive rewards and benefits package including Harris Allowance, Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, and Wellbeing Cash Plan.

Safeguarding Notice: The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Equal Opportunities: The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Applying for This Position: If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date.