Head of Faculty

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and talented individual to lead our Computing and Business Faculty.

This is a great opportunity to lead the Computing and Business Team and have an impact on raising standards for our students.

This role is not suitable for ECTs.

We can offer you:

•     a successful and forward-looking school with stunning and unrivalled facilities recently graded ‘Good’ in all areas;

•     a professional, dedicated and supportive department;

•     a supportive staff and senior leadership team;

•     a senior pastoral and curriculum link to support all curriculum leaders;

•     support from a named experienced head of faculty to work with you in the first year as a buddy and mentor;

•     a school community committed to corporate excellence;

•     curriculum development time for all subjects on the calendar;

•     reduced contact time for all teachers and TLR holders to support workload*;

•     national college subscription for all staff and an additional non-contact period for CPD*;

•     CPD library for staff;

•     high quality external training opportunities and support with leadership development;

•     inset days and training for all staff;

•     additional training and support for new staff;

•     excellent provision for early career teachers;

•     reduced class sizes at KS3;

•     strong pastoral team to support teachers; smart screens/ IWBS and visualizers in all classrooms

We are looking for a leader with the ability to raise standards and levels of achievement at KS3/4 in Computing and Business. We will appoint someone who is enthusiastic and keen to get involved in the life of our school and improve outcomes for our students. We welcome applications from future leaders with Computing as a specialism, additional experience of Business studies GCSE is an advantage.

Are you?

·        A computer science specialist;

·        An experienced teacher and leader;

·        passionate about delivering an ambitious curriculum to all students;

·        able to enthuse students, delivery quality in the classroom and ensure they make good progress;

·        a team player committed to excellence for all students.

The Radclyffe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  As part of this commitment each successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (para 221).

Further details and an application form can be found on the school website www.theradclyffeschool.co.uk. 

If you have any questions about the position please contact admin@theradclyffeschool.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 9:00 am on Friday 17th May 2024.

Completed applications should be returned to admin@theradclyffeschool.co.uk.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 21st May 2024.

Please note: the vacancy will be closed early if we receive an appropriate amount of responses.

Application is via the school application form and returned to admin@theradclyffeschool.co.uk.