Head of Computer Science

Be part of something life changing. For our students and for you.

Come and join us at Sutton Community Academy and be given the opportunity to thrive as you showcase your expertise and knowledge of Computer Science. You will help our students to prepare for their future working lives, raising the standards and aspirations of all learners.

About the role

This position provides an exciting opportunity for a passionate Computer Science Teacher seeking to take the next step in their career or an experienced leader looking for a new challenge as part of our highly effective Middle Leadership team.

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and motivational professional who will oversee the development and implementation of an engaging and comprehensive computing curriculum that empowers students to excel in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Your responsibilities will encompass curriculum design, staff management, resource allocation, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the department.

Join us in shaping the digital leaders of tomorrow and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and discovery as the Head of Computing here at SCA. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to unlocking the potential of every student!

About us

At the Academy Transformation Trust, we believe that every child matters and deserves a first-class education. Operating across the Midlands, the East of England and the South East, we make sure that students leave our academies with everything they need to reach their full potential; help us make learning central to every child’s life. We will work inclusively within our communities, embracing the varied localities we serve while sharing our common vision and values.

Sutton Community Academy was graded ‘Good’ in all areas in our most recent Ofsted inspection, we are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applicants. We are a place where people learn, grow, share, and discover their full potential. Operating at the heart of Academy Transformation Trust gives our people unrivalled scope for personal and professional development. We train our staff to bring out the best in each and every student, and place strong emphasis on good behaviour, so that nobody is held back or prevented from developing. The same applies to our staff: we invest heavily in personal development with staff wellbeing always a priority

Sutton Community Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success. We offer 42 Leadership Development Pathways to stretch your mind and expand your skills, enabling you to tailor your own career path. That path could embrace any of our 21 Academies across 10 Local Authority Areas, serving 12,500 learners. With Academy Transformation Trust, the sky really is the limit.

If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative Academy with incredible potential and you can look forward to:

• An amazing people development offer through our ATT Institute providing you with continuous self-development.
• A comprehensive package of benefits via our Viv-Up staff benefits platform. You will enjoy a generous pension scheme, health cash plan, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.
• The chance to progress your career

We are an open school and proud of what we do – visits are welcome.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 9:00am on 29th November 2024.

Sutton Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS with Barred List Check (child) and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2022.

We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are open to Flexible Working.