Director of Learning: Computer Science

MPS/UPS plus fringe

TLR 1a

Full Time or Part Time

Start date: September 2023

Sandringham School is highly popular, outstanding and World Class school situated in the picturesque city of St Albans Hertfordshire, conveniently located just 20 minutes by train from St Pancras, London.

We are looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and ambitious Director of Learning for Computer Science to join a team of talented staff in leading this exciting subject. Computer Science is a key feature in our curriculum. Computer Science is a key feature in our curriculum with large numbers of talented students choosing Computer Science at both GCSE and A Level. We are seeking to recruit someone who is ambitious, dynamic and has a passion for Computer Science. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career.

The successful candidate will:

• have a track record of outstanding teaching and learning
• have excellent subject knowledge
• have experience in teaching A Level Computer Science
• be inspiring, dynamic and passionate
• promote Sandringham’s ethos and values

What can we offer you?

• The opportunity to work with excellent students whose behaviour is exemplary
• The chance to work in a positive, welcoming and forward-thinking community where blended learning is seamlessly integrated into teaching and learning
• A dedicated staff who are enthusiastic and who want the best for students
• Coaching provision for all those new to the school within a comprehensive and fully developed induction programme
• Mentoring provision for all those new to middle or senior leadership
• A CPD package which is tailored to suit your stage of career development
• A state of the art learning campus which is fully resourced
• Staff can benefit from the school’s children of staff admission rule
• Cycle to work scheme which is part of the school’s sustainability strategy
• We have recently been awarded the MIND Bronze Wellbeing Accreditation and are committed to supporting the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of staff and students in the school.

Sandringham School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.

Sandringham is part of the Alban Academies Trust. The school leads the Alban Teaching School Hub and is also a designated Computing Hub.

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, or would like to visit the school, please contact Mark Allday, Assistant Headteacher via admin@sandringham.herts.sch.uk.

 Application deadline: 9am on Monday, 20^th March 2023

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.  Full details are available from our website sandringham.herts.sch.uk or www.teachinherts.com  Applications should be sent to: Lukey Lee, HR Administrator, Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX, Tel 01727 799560. Email appointments@sandringham.herts.sch.uk

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