CL for Computer Science

CL for Computer Science

In the spirit of St. John Bosco, we are committed to ensuring that every pupil knows they are valued and loved. Our goal is to provide an education that nurtures their diverse talents, fosters both academic and personal excellence, promotes health and safety, and empowers them to make meaningful contributions to society. We are also excited about the upcoming transition to our new school building in 2026 - an inspiring environment for both staff and pupils.

We are passionate about preparing our students for the world beyond the classroom, and Computer Science plays a crucial role in this vision. As a Catholic school, we believe in equipping young people with not only the skills and knowledge to succeed in a digital age but also the ethical and moral understanding to use technology responsibly. We are seeking a Curriculum Lead for Computer Science who will drive innovation, inspire students, and develop a cutting-edge curriculum that reflects the fast-paced evolution of the tech industry. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a curriculum area  and shape the future of digital education in our school.

As this is a single teacher department with an established KS3 curriculum and fully resourced KS4 Creative iMedia course, applications are welcome from teachers who have  completed their ECT qualification and/or are looking for their first experience of leadership of a  curriculum area.

If you believe you possess the qualities, skills, and experience we seek - along with the enthusiasm, knowledge, and resilience to positively impact the future of our school. I eagerly await your application. Tours of the school are available on request, please contact Mrs B. Deegan on admin@sjb.pfcmat.org to arrange. Tours are available week week beginning 31st March and 7th April.

Main areas of responsibility - Curriculum Leadership of Computer Science

Teaching assigned groups of pupils in computer science and Creative I media to enable them to progress

Actively promoting progress in computer science and Creative I media through teaching that meets their learning needs, accurate assessment

Carrying out regular assessment of pupil progress, recording progress data on the school data system and using this data to target intervention strategies at pupils who are not making the required progress.

Actively contributing to strategies to enhance literacy and numeracy across the curriculum. Promotion of the wellbeing of pupils across the school through roles such as being an active form tutor.

Ongoing professional development and training.

Contributing to courses and schemes of work across the Computer Science Department Delivery of curriculum enrichment and extracurricular activities.

Maintaining good discipline amongst pupils.

Maintaining pupils’ health and safety

Attendance at departmental and parental meetings as required

Undertaking emergency cover

Preparing pupils for public examinations

Contributing to aspects of school management

Undertaking agreed organisational and administrative tasks

Carry out additional tasks as commensurate with the post, and as required by the Headteacher.