Head of Computer Science

Head of Computer Science Department

Pay: Inner London Teachers Pay Scale plus TLR 

Hours: Full Time 

Start Date: June or September 2024

Do you want to work at a thriving community school? 

Beacon High is rated Good by Ofsted and is a thriving, rapidly improving 11-16 comprehensive school on the Islington/ Camden borders. We provide outstanding professional development for staff at all levels.

We are looking to appoint a passionate, and creative teacher who will lead the department in its continuous improvement, demonstrating and achieving high standards and help us to achieve our vision: Believe, Belong, Become - Where Dreams Inspire Futures. 

Computer Science is a popular subject and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in helping our students to achieve their potential and prepare them for the next stage in their learning and development. 

           We offer: 

• high quality leadership development 

• an excellent learning environment and ICT facilities 

• outstanding sporting facilities 

• a supportive culture with a focus on high expectations 

Our school is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity and to the safeguarding of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. 

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

The closing date for applications is: 18th February 2024 at 23:59

Interviews will be held: w/c 19th February 2024