Head of Department (Computer Science) - Thomas Keble School

Stroud

School: Thomas Keble School (Secondary)
Address: Eastcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Title: Head of Department (Computer Science) - Thomas Keble School
Grade: MPS/UPS
Allowances: TLR 2b
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11/11/2024
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 28/04/2025

Post: Head of Computing - Full time & permanent
Salary: Mainscale/UPS + TLR2b (recruitment bonus payment for right candidate)
Required from April or September 2025

Thomas Keble is a very popular, successful, and oversubscribed 11 – 16 comprehensive school, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds. This vacancy has arisen due to the relocation of the current postholder.

You will be joining a community where teachers can teach and our students are eminently teachable. This means you can impart your passion for Computing without having to constantly assert your authority. We don’t grade lessons, or prescribe how to teach and we are informed by the new and emerging evidence around learning and teaching, rather than the latest fad or government whim. As a small school, we can be agile and innovative, as we look to respond to the changing educational landscape.

Thomas Keble was chosen as one of the first 50 schools nationally to be rebuilt under the Schools Rebuilding Programme (SRP). With 80% of the estate being rebuilt, we will take occupancy in January 2025. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a fantastic environment.

Our last Ofsted inspection was in July 2023 and the school was graded as ‘Good’. The statements below are taken from this report:

“Leaders have created a nurturing environment which supports pupils to learn and achieve well.”
“Pupils’ behaviour is calm and friendly and disruption to learning is rare.”
“Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum.”
“Pupils feel happy and safe at school.”

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring senior teacher with a fascination for the learning and teaching of computing, who has high standards, works well with colleagues, and can bring a fresh and dynamic approach to improvement. We are also looking for someone who shares our values, is ambitious for all children, and will help to build and sustain our school culture.



The successful candidate will be appointed on their skills and experience, however, as important to me will be your approach, attitude and beliefs. You can use our current website at www.thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk to find out more about what we do and why we do it.

As a school, we can offer a supportive, dynamic and professional environment where teachers are able to focus on inspiring their students and subject leads are empowered to deliver their subjects in a way that suits the pedagogy in their respective fields.

Applications should be submitted via Eteach https://www.eteach.com/jobs?keywords=thomas%20keble .

The completed online application form should be accompanied by a personal statement of suitability of no more than 2 sides of A4. In the application form and personal statement, you should demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification, additional information documents will be added shortly.

Applications must be received no later than midday on Monday 11th November 2024. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. We are intending to interview for the post week commencing Monday 18th November 2024.

If you would like to informally discuss the post or would like to visit us prior to submitting an application, please contact my PA, Mrs Amanda Oxberry, on 01452 770301 or email: recruitment@thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk



We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply. 

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours Per Week: Full Time

To Apply simply click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete the online form including attaching an up-to-date CV.