Head Of Computing

Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in the position of Head of Computing, Dean Trust Ardwick, 345 Stockport Road, Ardwick, Manchester, M13 0LF.
Teaching and Learning Responsibility – TLR 2c £7,847
Please find below a job description and person specification.
If you would like to learn more about The Dean Trust, please visit thedeantrust.co.uk.
Method of Application
The preferred method of application is electronically via our career’s website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk All applications must be made using the Dean Trust’s application form. Applications will be shortlisted for interview and the HR Department will contact those applicants who are selected.
Closing Date
Applications received after the closing time of 9am Thursday 18th April 2024 will not be considered.
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
If you have any questions please contact us on 0161 972 2988 or email dtarecruitment@deantrustardwick.co.uk Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Job Description
The information contained below is to help staff understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the operation. However, it should be noted that whilst every effort has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings may therefore have been used, in which case all the usual associated duties are included in this job description.
Job title
Head of Computing
Reporting to
Assistant Headteacher
Main purpose of job
This is a significant leadership role within the curriculum. The post holder will have full responsibility for the outcomes within Computing in terms of examination results. They will be responsible for ensuring all pupils have access to a Computing curriculum that is: broad and ambitious; designed to provide pupils with access to powerful knowledge and cultural capital; coherently planned; sequenced towards cumulatively sufficient knowledge for future learning and employment.
The post holder will lead a team of subject specialist teachers. They will provide leadership and support to enable them to thrive in their roles, develop professionally and effectively contribute to the school’s core purpose.
The postholder will therefore be responsible for ensuring that the Computing faculty contributes to the school’s aspiration for all pupils to find their purpose and thrive as citizens of the world.
Key responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
To understand, advance and act in accordance with the school’s vision, values and core purpose.
To articulate the school’s core purpose, vision and values and ensure that they are understood, shared and acted upon by all Computing teachers.
Contribute to achieving the school’s vision by providing effective leadership of the Computing faculty.
To implement and embed the school’s high standards and expectations of pupil achievement, pupil behaviour and professionalism of staff at all times
To manage resources creatively, effectively and efficiently to meet the priorities of the school.
To support the faculty through team work, enabling staff to contribute their ideas, skills and experiences, devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks, as appropriate
Provide staff with high quality professional learning opportunities that enable them to thrive in their roles, develop professionally and effectively contribute to the school’s core purpose.
To be responsible for conducting the Computing Faculty annual performance management in line with the Trust policy.
To ensure that the faculty’s teaching commitment is effectively and efficiently timetabled and roomed within the constraints of the school accommodation
School Culture
Promote positive and respectful relationships across the school community.
Contribute to establishing and maintaining a safe and calm environment by sustaining high expectations and standards of behaviour for all pupils.
Ensure that the school’s routines and rules are clearly understood and followed by all staff and pupils.
To build, develop and maintain effective relationships with parents, carers and members of the wider community to enhance the educational experience and outcomes of all pupils.
Curriculum & Teaching
Plan and deliver a highly effective Computing curriculum that is as broad and ambitious as the National Curriculum.
To ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression within Computing for all pupils, without exception.
Contribute to developing high-quality inclusive teaching in Computing, built on an evidence-informed understanding of how pupils learn.
To keep abreast of national and school curriculum developments and implement necessary changes.
To ensure the Computing faculty contributes to the wider curriculum offer and provides pupils with access to high quality enrichment activities.
Performance & Standards
To monitor and review subject policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on pupil progress in line with Trust and school policy.
To ensure that the Computing faculty contributes significantly to the main school headline outcomes against which the whole school is judged
Liaise with the examinations team to ensure that all entries for internal and external assessments are on time and appropriate for pupils
To ensure effective communication with parents to involve them in their child’s learning as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets.
All employees have the responsibility to:
Ensure any documentation produced is to a high standard and is in line with the brand style
Be aware and comply with all policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
Participate in the school/academy Performance Management process
Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate
To promote the area of responsibility within the school/academy and beyond
To represent the school/academy at events as appropriate
To support and promote the school/academy ethos
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post
To undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the Chief Executive Officer and Headteacher
All post holders must comply with The Dean Trust professional standards for leaders and managers. The job description will be reviewed as necessary as part of the Performance Management process and is subject to modification and amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Honours Degree
Qualified teacher status
Evidence of recent and relevant professional development
Desirable
Good Honours Degree (2:1 or above)
Additional professional qualifications e.g. NPQML
Experience
Essential
Proven excellence as a classroom teacher, including teaching Computing to GCSE level.
Successful classroom practitioner with a record of excellent examination results.
Experience of leading or mentoring colleagues.
Evidence of involvement and impact at a faculty level.
Desirable
Leading professional development that positively impacted on staff and the school.
Successful leadership within a Middle Leadership role.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
Current knowledge of the Computing curriculum.
Understanding of the principles of an effective curriculum and qualifications framework.
Current knowledge of evidence-based strategies to raise standards of teaching and learning.
Knowledge and understanding of current educational issues and the ability to respond to them strategically.
Ability to provide open and honest feedback to bring about improvements.
Understanding of the principles of effective leadership and management and the ability to apply them.
Desirable
Understanding of latest research and publications informing educational practice.
Qualities
Essential
Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people.
Has a strong and influential presence around school, being an excellent role model for staff and pupils.
Has high expectations and aspirations for all staff and pupils.
Models and upholds the highest standards of professional conduct
Self-aware and committed to personal and professional development.
Is loyal, reliable, committed and has high levels of integrity.