Head of Computing & Computer Science
Cheltenham College
Gloucestershire
- New
- Salary:
- College has its own competitive salary scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025 preferred, but with an option for January or September 2025
- Apply by:
- 3 October 2024
Job overview
Cheltenham College seeks to appoint a well-qualified, Teacher and Head of Department. The post-holder will teach the subject across the ability range up to A Level and lead a well-resourced department where grades are consistently high, and students go on to top tier Universities.
This is an exciting time to join College and be part of the development of teaching and learning within the school. A willingness to play a role in the Digital Strategy Group and shape how teachers throughout College use digital technology in the classroom will be an advantage and the opportunity to take on an additional Digital Lead role within the school may be offered to a suitably qualified candidate. This would be a post with whole-school strategic responsibility.
The Department
The Computing Department is thriving and is becoming increasingly popular with a high percentage of pupils taking the subject. The ability to program in Python at a competent level is a must, with OOP being a requirement for A Level (other programming languages will also be considered).
This role will bring an opportunity to be involved in developing schemes of work for Year 9 pupils in Computing, ICT and digital health.
Working at Cheltenham College
As staff, we enjoy the very wide range of activities that our pupils enjoy, with access to wonderful sports facilities for you and your family, a beautiful Common room, Library, full IT provision, a thriving staff consultation committee and many staff social events. You will also have a tailored professional development programme and extensive support from our dedicated HR team.
Whilst we may seem a large organisation, we operate very much as a close community with a family feel. As a new member of staff, you will find that our focus lies very much in developing you as an individual. Just as we expect you to go the extra mile for your pupils, we will engage with your own professional and personal development from the start. We will ensure that you enjoy and feel valued in your new role as quickly as possible.
In addition to teaching their subject(s), members of Common Room are expected to act as tutors, be attached to a day or boarding Houses and will wish to contribute to College’s rich co-curricular programme.
There is potential to take up accommodation on site as a Resident Tutor in one of our Boarding Houses.
Further details of the role can be found in the job description link below.
How to apply
To apply, please forward a completed application form, together with covering letter, electronically, to: recruitment@cheltenhamcollege.org
Closing date for applications is: 12pm on Thursday, 3rd October
Interviews will take place on: Wednesday, 9 October
Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.
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About Cheltenham College
One of the country’s leading coeducational independent schools for both day and boarding pupils, Cheltenham College offers outstanding all round education for pupils from 3 to 18.
While the Senior School (13 – 18) enjoys its beautiful setting and impressive grounds on Cheltenham’s Bath Road, the adjacent Preparatory School ( 3-13) occupies over 15 acres of woodland splendour, with its own lake and numerous sports fields. The youngest children (3-7) enter the wonderfully vibrant pre-prep department called Kingfishers, which has its own cottage and classrooms within the school.
From the age of 3 right through to 18, pupils are immersed into a community that is not only full to the brim of opportunities but importantly, one that is warm, friendly and utterly inclusive. Pastoral care across both schools is consistently highlighted by parents as excellent and the College takes great pride in treating each and every child as an individual. Children therefore develop not only as learners but as independent, confident and responsible young people with a great many talents and skills. They have confidence to question, to challenge, to think.
The breadth of Cheltenham College’s amenities is reflected in the diversity of activities and clubs; the Preparatory School alone offers over 40 clubs, societies and sports. In the Senior School, no pupil can fail to be tempted by the numerous outdoor pursuits, expeditions, community service activities or Humanitarian Aid projects. Around 30 clubs operate weekly in the Senior School, including shooting, eco ventures, pottery and film-making.
A vast number of sports teams are nationally reputed and every year a substantial number of pupils are chosen to represent England. Music also plays a vital part in school life, with pupils able to learn just about every orchestral instrument imaginable as well as participating in numerous choirs, bands and ensembles. Both schools stage several plays a year, from whole school productions to year group performances, and the art and design work (often on display in Thirlestaine House, the College’s very own 19th century mansion and gallery) is quite literally breathtaking.
Crucially, this focus on balanced education also ensures that Cheltenham College gets the very best out of its pupils academically. In the Preparatory School, there is a 100% Common Entrance pass rate and many pupils gain Senior School scholarships. In College, the more stretching iGCSE is offered in Maths, English Literature, Science, History and Geography and over 95% of school leavers go on to their first choice university.
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