Computer Science Quadrant Lead Practitioner

Job Description

Would you like to work with a small group of academies as a Computer Science specialistWe have a brand new position for a qualified and experienced Computer Science teacher to join Harris Garrard Acadmey as our Computer Science Quadrant Lead Practitioner, working with several Harris secondary academies across London, including 3 all through academies. Collaborating with 6 Harris Academies across the Thames Quadrant, this is an unique position for a senior computer science practitioner work as a subject lead across a cluster of academies. You will work with senior leadership teams and departments to promote best practice teaching and learning and help delivery an impactful computer science curriculum through classed based teaching.We are looking for a highly motivated middle leader withexcellent subjectknowledge who can help drive Harris Academies across the quadranttowards excellence. Based at Harris Garrard Academy, this is a highly visible role within a quadrant of London, and will require travel to parts of North East and South East London. The Thames Quadrant consists of Harris Garrard Academy, Harris Academy Tottenham, Harris Academy St Johns Wood, Harris Girls Academy Bromley, Harris Academy Orpington, and Chobham Academy.Your opportunityWe want to hear from experienced Computer Science teachers who have gained experience in a middle leadership role, and who have a track record of raising achievement within a department. The successful applicant will collaborate with other Computer Scientists at academies across the Thames Quadrant, working closely with departments to increase the number of young people studying Computer Science in our academies and to further raise standards, drive further improvements. You will have a wealth of opportunities to develop as a leader with the Harris Federation and we can offer you a range of bespoke courses and qualifications through our Teaching School, including our Aspiring Leaders NPQSL and NPQH.This is an excitingposition which offers a great deal of support and the chanceto join a friendly, highly experienced Federation with a truly collaborative culture.If you are looking for a leadership role which offers challenge and the opportunity to develop your skills and experience as a leader, then this could be the perfect opportunity. We are ideallylooking for someone who can start at Easter 2020 or sooner, but we can be flexible on start date to accommodate the successful applicant. We also have the opportunity to offerflexible working hoursfor the right applicant.What we are looking forThe role will be multi-faceted and involve coaching and mentoring, sharing of best practice, school improvement strategies, assisting Harris academy departments with teaching and learning, curriculum, school data, and will involve class based teaching at several academy sites.The successful applicant should share our academyvision andethosto help developeffective teaching and successful learningwhilst promoting computer science across the academy sites within the quadrant.

QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree

At least 5 years teaching experience

The ability to teach Computer Science to A-Level

Ideally some experience of working with multiple school sites

Next StepsPlease download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.For a confidential discussion about this post with Chris Everitt,Executive Principal,or to arrange a visit to our academy, please contact ore-mail - .ukAbout Harris Garrard AcademyHarris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3-18 academy with approximately 1350 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. We are now on a journey towards "Outstanding", led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation. Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy.Why work at Harris Garrard Academy

The opportunity to be involved in the transformation of a school from the very start

A stunning working environment, in a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004

A highly motivated team, led by exceptionally experienced and talented senior leaders

All the advantages of a successful academy group, with a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff

Generous Harris rewards and benefits package

If you are looking for aleadership role which offers challenge and the opportunity to develop your skills and experience as a leader, then this could be the perfect opportunity.The Harris FederationThe Harris Federation is the leading large Multi Academy Trust in the country for both primary and secondary education. We have an established reputation in transforming education in Lo