Head of Computer Science

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a teacher of Computer Science looking for a new leadership role in Trafford ?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed Head of Computer Science to join a successful secondary school in Trafford.

This is a full-time teaching role initially offered on a long-term supply basis.

The Role

Teacher of ICT and Computing and Creative media

Curriculum lead for Computer department.

Confident, focussed and passionate about Computing and Creative Media

Outstanding subject knowledge with an ability to share this with pupils in an exciting and academically rigorous way

Excellent leadership and management skills

Delivery of outstanding lessons in key stage 3 and Key stage 4 OCR National Diploma in Computer science and Creative media

The School

Oversubscribed Catholic 11-18 academy on the Trafford/Stockport border

Improving school working to regain its former Ofsted Outstanding status

Thriving community culture, many staff are former pupils.

State of the art facilities for teaching and learning

New headteacher and supportive established senior leadership team

Easily accessible by car and public transport links

To join us and be successful in this Head of Computer Science role, you will need to:

Hold QTS or QTLS

Ideally, have experience as a subject leader in computer science or as second in department

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks

Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained

Have the legal right to work full time in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our new partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this Head of Computer Science position, or to hear more about other roles for this and next academic year call the Manchester office on , or email