Head of Computer Science

As Head of Faculty, with the support of other staff, you are responsible to the Principal, through the line manager, for: 1. Leadership and strategic development of the Faculty in line with the Academy improvement priorities; 2. Ensuring that the performance targets in relation to student progress are met across all subjects within the Faculty at KS3 and 4; 3. Exercising professional skills and judgement in effectively leading, managing and further developing the designated areas of the curriculum; 4. Implementing the Teaching and Learning framework of the Academy within the designated curriculum area including staff CPD; 5. Systematically monitoring, review and evaluation of policy and practice within the Faculty; 6. Being highly respected and able to motivate others - to lead, develop and enhance the continuing professional development of the department; 7. Liaise effectively with Year Leaders to embed the Behaviour for Learning policy across the Faculty; 8. The implementation of whole Academy policy and practice; 9. Create a distinctive learning environment within the designated area of the school that inspires students; 10. Contributing as appropriate to whole Academy and wider community development; 11. Undertaking professional duties and administrative tasks as reasonably delegated by the Principal; 12. Participating in whole Academy planning and policy making; 13. Attending staff and other Academy committees and meetings; holding minuted subject meetings in line with Academy policy, involving staff in decision making and reporting back discussions and decisions of other appropriate committees and working groups; 14. Liaison with appropriate agencies outside of Academy, e.g. LA advisors and inspectors, industry, business and the wider community; 15. Have oversight of the Faculty budgets and expenditure; 16. Line-management of a significant number of staff, including the leadership and support of the staff team; 17. Supporting and enhancing the social, moral, spiritual and cultural development of students, both within the designated area and across the school; 18. Responsibility for the monitoring of all examination entries and the ongoing review of accreditation opportunities.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region. In return we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers' Pensions
• 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 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. Commitment to safeguarding