Teacher or Head of Computing – Aylesbury High School (Girls)

Job title:

Teacher or Head of Computing – Aylesbury High School (Girls)

Company

Buckinghamshire Council

Job description

OverviewWe have a vacancy in the Computing department for either a Head of Department or teacher, full time or part time (0.8) depending on the candidate and the School’s requirements. Please see the details in the attached job description about the School and the department as a whole, and then the separate details at the bottom of this document about the two positions.Term time onlySalary Type: MPS/UPSSalary details: Head of Computing has a TLR – £5540Contract type: PermanentHours: Full time or part timeClosing date: 22/05/2025 09:00Interviews to be held: After the closing dateAbout usAylesbury High School (AHS) is a forward-thinking girls’ grammar school that values both academic and pastoral excellence and co-curricular opportunities with the vision of developing uniquely talented young adults, who are independent, strong and confident.We create a welcoming environment which draws the very best from all in our community. Achieved by providing an ambitious education that stimulates creative and critical thinking, values diversity and facilitates dynamic personal development.The AHS values are Boundless Aspiration, Resilient Bravery, Curious Engagement and Selfless Generosity and we want all our community to experience, develop and demonstrate these characteristics both within the curriculum and through our extensive co-curricular offering.Website:About the roleTeacher of Computing: This role will require the ability to teach KS3 and KS4 with the possibility of teaching KS5 depending on experience. The post would suit either an Early Careers Teacher or one with more experience. Most of all, we are looking for an excellent and enthusiastic teacher who will inspire our highly motivated students and help drive the Computing department forward.Head of Computing: We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of Computing to lead and further develop our thriving department. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader or a highly motivated teacher ready to take the next step in their career and will require the ability to teach and lead the curriculum at KS3, 4 and 5. The Head of Computing will be responsible for fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment that inspires our highly motivated students and drives innovation and progress within the department.About youPlease see the attached job description for information.Other informationPlease complete the AHS application form and include a covering letter
Applications can be: e-mailed to: or posted to: Mrs Lisa Greenway, Finance & Operations Director, Aylesbury High School, Walton Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 7SXClosing date: Tuesday 22nd May 2025 @ 9amCVs alone cannot be accepted for safeguarding reasonsIf you are shortlisted for this post, you will also be required to complete a self-disclosure form as part of the recruitment process; this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Statement is attached. The appointment will be subject to references which are satisfactory for the advertised post, an enhanced DBS check with a Child Barred List check, identity checks, prohibition orders and qualification checks as appropriate.AHS is an equal opportunities employerWe encourage early applications for all vacancies and reserve the right to close our vacancies at any time should the right candidates be found.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 174 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
• All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to

, the or (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.

Expected salary

£5540 per month

Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Job date

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:23:55 GMT

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