Head of Computer Science
 

Head of Computer Science


Ark Kings – a small school, big family; transforming the lives of our students

 

Start date: September 2019

Salary: Ark MPS/UPS Outside London (£24,313 – £41,366) + TLR2b

Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham

Nearest train station/transport links: five minute drive from the M42, Junction 2, Kings Norton Station (25 mins walk), bus routes including the 35, 45, 49 and 84

Start date negotiable.
Due to the expansion of our school, we are always looking for excellent teachers and leaders. We will therefore be considering applications throughout the duration of the advert and will let you know whether you have been shortlisted and selected for interview following submission of your application.

Ofsted: Good in all areas (2016)


Visits to our school are encouraged; to arrange, please call 0121 459 4451.

 

In 2015, Ark Kings Academy was named as the most improved academy in the country, and was rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in October 2016.  In April 2017 we moved into our brand new school building and in September 2017 we became an all through school with students from Reception to year 11. It is therefore a very exciting time to be joining Ark Kings as part of our schools’ transformation.

 

We are looking to recruit a Head of Computer Science to be play an integral part in our journey to outstanding. Your role will include:

 

  • Planning and teaching well-structured, differentiated science lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student’s intellectual curiosity
  • Demonstrating commitment to raising attainment of all pupils, as part of a resilient and talented body of staff who work tirelessly every day to transform the life chances of young people
  •  Working collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams

                                        

Staff development is key to our school improvement plan. Expectations are high and there is an array of tailored support and development opportunities available to help you reach them.  At Ark Kings you will have access to:

 

  • Online training, and bespoke learning and mentoring programmes
  • Twice the standard number of training days for teachers throughout the year (10 days)
  • Dedicated co-planning time
  • High quality training from the Ark Network
  • Hub Days - three times a year, people working in specific roles or subject areas get together to share best practice and deepen their subject knowledge with peers from across the Ark network. 

 Our behaviour system, means that teachers can focus on getting the best possible outcomes for students. Extra free periods are built into the school day to enable you have the time to get things done – whether that’s training, lesson planning or meetings.

 

As a teacher at Ark Kings Academy, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 35 schools in 4 locations across the country.  Click here to find out more about the benefits of work for Ark Kings Academy.

 

Visit our website for more information on the school. For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact us on 0121 459 4451 or the Recruitment Team on recruitment@arkonline.org or 0203 116 6345 for any application form enquiries. Please submit your application online by visiting www.arkonline.org/careers

 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


Job Description: Head of Computer Science

 

Reports to: Principal
Salary: Ark MPS/UPS Outside London (£24,313 – £41,366) + TLR2b
Start date: September 2019

 

The role

To lead the curriculum development, planning, teaching and assessment to secure excellent subject outcomes for all students in computer science in line with the academy’s targets.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Teach and model for others engaging and effective subject teaching that motivates, inspire and improves pupil attainment.
  • Secure academic outcomes in line with the targets set through the academy’s target setting policy.
  • Plan and implement a subject curriculum that ensures coherence and progression in the teaching of key subject knowledge, skills, understanding and concepts.
  • Monitor, evaluate and continually improve the quality of planning, teaching and assessment of all members of the subject team.
  • Lead the assessment process in the subject team ensuring accurate measurement of subject standards in all year groups at all summative assessment points.
  • Analyse student performance data and respond to the outcomes of assessment to ensure appropriate planning, teaching and interventions are in place to keep all students on track to achieve their targets.
  • Lead the professional development of others in the subject team to be highly effective practitioners.
  • Monitor the practice of all members of the subject team to ensure they are following all areas of subject and academy policy accurately and appropriately.
  • Review and refine the curriculum, planning, teaching and assessment in the subject team on a regular cycle to continually improve the subject outcomes.
  • Regularly monitor the quality of teaching in line with academy expectations and provide effective feedback and coaching to individuals to ensure subject teaching continually improves.
  • Line and performance manage all members of the subject team as per the academy policy and take necessary corrective action where there is any ineffective practice.
  • Manage allocated budget effectively and stay within set budget allocation.
  • Create an orderly subject environment in which the academy’s culture and ethos is upheld.

 

Other

  • Be a form tutor (where allocated).
  • Contribute to the academy’s extracurricular programme.
  • Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the line manager or Principal.

 

Person Specification: Head of Computer Science

 

Qualification Criteria

  • Qualified to degree level or professional equivalent.
  • Qualified to teach and work in the UK.

 

Experience

  • Evidence of raising attainment in the subject.
  • Evidence of improved practice following feedback.
  • Teaching in the secondary age sector to at least to GCSE level.

 

Behaviours

Leadership

  • Coach others to improve their practice.
  • Provide honest yet constructive feedback.
  • Build a highly functioning team.
  • Instil high expectations in self and others.
  • Alignment to the Ark Kings and Ark schools vision.
  • Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
  • Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence in self and others.
  • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.

Teaching

  • Up to date with latest curriculum developments and assessment requirements
  • Excellent classroom teacher.
  • Effective behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards.
  • Good planning, organisational and communication skills.
  • Resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement for all students.
  • Commitment to regular ongoing professional development to improve practice.
  • A role model to students, parents and other staff.

Other

·      This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Location
Ark Kings Academy
Role Type
Archived DO NOT USE
Vacancy Description
Salary From
Ark MPS/UPS Outside London
Salary To
£24,313 – £41,366 + TLR2b
 

Head of Computer Science


Ark Kings – a small school, big family; transforming the lives of our students

 

Start date: September 2019

Salary: Ark MPS/UPS Outside London (£24,313 – £41,366) + TLR2b

Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham

Nearest train station/transport links: five minute drive from the M42, Junction 2, Kings Norton Station (25 mins walk), bus routes including the 35, 45, 49 and 84

Start date negotiable.
Due to the expansion of our school, we are always looking for excellent teachers and leaders. We will therefore be considering applications throughout the duration of the advert and will let you know whether you have been shortlisted and selected for interview following submission of your application.

Ofsted: Good in all areas (2016)


Visits to our school are encouraged; to arrange, please call 0121 459 4451.

 

In 2015, Ark Kings Academy was named as the most improved academy in the country, and was rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in October 2016.  In April 2017 we moved into our brand new school building and in September 2017 we became an all through school with students from Reception to year 11. It is therefore a very exciting time to be joining Ark Kings as part of our schools’ transformation.

 

We are looking to recruit a Head of Computer Science to be play an integral part in our journey to outstanding. Your role will include:

 

  • Planning and teaching well-structured, differentiated science lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student’s intellectual curiosity
  • Demonstrating commitment to raising attainment of all pupils, as part of a resilient and talented body of staff who work tirelessly every day to transform the life chances of young people
  •  Working collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams

                                        

Staff development is key to our school improvement plan. Expectations are high and there is an array of tailored support and development opportunities available to help you reach them.  At Ark Kings you will have access to:

 

  • Online training, and bespoke learning and mentoring programmes
  • Twice the standard number of training days for teachers throughout the year (10 days)
  • Dedicated co-planning time
  • High quality training from the Ark Network
  • Hub Days - three times a year, people working in specific roles or subject areas get together to share best practice and deepen their subject knowledge with peers from across the Ark network. 

 Our behaviour system, means that teachers can focus on getting the best possible outcomes for students. Extra free periods are built into the school day to enable you have the time to get things done – whether that’s training, lesson planning or meetings.

 

As a teacher at Ark Kings Academy, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 35 schools in 4 locations across the country.  Click here to find out more about the benefits of work for Ark Kings Academy.

 

Visit our website for more information on the school. For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact us on 0121 459 4451 or the Recruitment Team on recruitment@arkonline.org or 0203 116 6345 for any application form enquiries. Please submit your application online by visiting www.arkonline.org/careers

 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


Job Description: Head of Computer Science

 

Reports to: Principal
Salary: Ark MPS/UPS Outside London (£24,313 – £41,366) + TLR2b
Start date: September 2019

 

The role

To lead the curriculum development, planning, teaching and assessment to secure excellent subject outcomes for all students in computer science in line with the academy’s targets.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Teach and model for others engaging and effective subject teaching that motivates, inspire and improves pupil attainment.
  • Secure academic outcomes in line with the targets set through the academy’s target setting policy.
  • Plan and implement a subject curriculum that ensures coherence and progression in the teaching of key subject knowledge, skills, understanding and concepts.
  • Monitor, evaluate and continually improve the quality of planning, teaching and assessment of all members of the subject team.
  • Lead the assessment process in the subject team ensuring accurate measurement of subject standards in all year groups at all summative assessment points.
  • Analyse student performance data and respond to the outcomes of assessment to ensure appropriate planning, teaching and interventions are in place to keep all students on track to achieve their targets.
  • Lead the professional development of others in the subject team to be highly effective practitioners.
  • Monitor the practice of all members of the subject team to ensure they are following all areas of subject and academy policy accurately and appropriately.
  • Review and refine the curriculum, planning, teaching and assessment in the subject team on a regular cycle to continually improve the subject outcomes.
  • Regularly monitor the quality of teaching in line with academy expectations and provide effective feedback and coaching to individuals to ensure subject teaching continually improves.
  • Line and performance manage all members of the subject team as per the academy policy and take necessary corrective action where there is any ineffective practice.
  • Manage allocated budget effectively and stay within set budget allocation.
  • Create an orderly subject environment in which the academy’s culture and ethos is upheld.

 

Other

  • Be a form tutor (where allocated).
  • Contribute to the academy’s extracurricular programme.
  • Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the line manager or Principal.

 

Person Specification: Head of Computer Science

 

Qualification Criteria

  • Qualified to degree level or professional equivalent.
  • Qualified to teach and work in the UK.

 

Experience

  • Evidence of raising attainment in the subject.
  • Evidence of improved practice following feedback.
  • Teaching in the secondary age sector to at least to GCSE level.

 

Behaviours

Leadership

  • Coach others to improve their practice.
  • Provide honest yet constructive feedback.
  • Build a highly functioning team.
  • Instil high expectations in self and others.
  • Alignment to the Ark Kings and Ark schools vision.
  • Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
  • Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence in self and others.
  • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.

Teaching

  • Up to date with latest curriculum developments and assessment requirements
  • Excellent classroom teacher.
  • Effective behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards.
  • Good planning, organisational and communication skills.
  • Resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement for all students.
  • Commitment to regular ongoing professional development to improve practice.
  • A role model to students, parents and other staff.

Other

·      This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.