Head of Computer Studies

­­­­­­­­­­­­ We are seeking to appoint a Head of Computer Studies who is an experienced and well-qualified teacher, with the skills and vision to further enhance an already successful, dynamic, and innovative department. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong and effective leadership. They will have a secure understanding of effective curriculum design and be an excellent classroom practitioner, committed to delivering engaging and ambitious learning experiences. The successful candidate will be dedicated to raising standards, driving continuous improvement, and accelerating student progress across the department, while fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture. This role is ideal for an experienced Head of Department or an individual with the drive and ambition to lead a team. What we offer Two-week October Half Term We support flexible working and have family friendly policies In class feedback policy which eliminates retrospective marking Curriculum driven assessment rather than exam weeks encouraging staggered assessment marking Concise curriculum design and centralised planning and resourcing Consistent, whole school commitment to learning systems leading to excellent student behaviour High quality CPD with implementation time to embed training Established coaching culture and focus on career progression Supportive appraisal policy and no formal observations No written school reports Paid lunch duties Centralised reflections (detentions) Colleagues can leave school every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:15pm (Monday/Tuesday - 4pm finish) Early finish at the end of the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms Nursery wrap around provision for staff members with children at SMSJ, staff are allocated a place for their children (in line with The School’s Admissions Policy) Access to free counselling and other wellbeing support Termly staff social events and tea and cake Fridays SMSJ school personalised staff planners Carpark and off-street parking We are looking for somebody who: A high-trust, supportive culture focused on innovation and continuing professional development Access to a confidential coach who will support you to hone your teaching practice Research-led attitudes towards teaching and learning including a real focus on exploring new ideas and taking risks A robust secondary phase feedback policy which eliminates the need for hours of unnecessary marking A focus on collaborative working in high performing subject teams A unique opportunity to develop skills and expertise in an all-through setting Opportunities for career progression Car Who we are: St Mary’s and St John’s CofE School is an all-through school in Hendon, North London, successfully providing high quality education and academic achievement for children and young people from Nursery to Sixth Form. We are proud to be a diverse, multi-faith, harmonious school, with a disti