Teacher of Computer Science
Permanent Full Time
This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Computer Science to join a vibrant, forward-thinking and highly successful department in an outstanding School. Computer Science at Hampton taps into and nurtures pupils’ natural fascination with computer technology and enhances their logical reasoning.
All staff in the Department are subject specialists and there is great scope to make your mark on the development of the department. The role involves planning and delivering innovative and high-quality lessons and the challenges include stretching the most able up to Oxbridge level. The Department also runs several co-curricular activities such as Coding Club and Lego Robotics, and enters competitions such as BEBRAS, BIO and Student Robotics.
Hampton is one of the country’s foremost independent schools and is rated 'excellent’ (The highest possible recognition) by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Pupils achievements were remarked upon as being exceptional across the broad academic curriculum, extra-curricular activity and in the extensive enrichment programmes. Inspectors also praised the pupil’s outstanding respect and tolerance for those who are different to themselves and fully recognise the value of a community that represents a wide range of religions, beliefs and cultures. Equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme.
The School has its own salary scale and offers generous non-contractual benefits, well above the maintained sector, to attract high-calibre candidates. There is very strong commitment at Hampton to supporting the continuing professional development of colleagues.
We encourage applications as soon as possible and the School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date. Accommodation may also be available.
Further details of the post can be found by visiting the Hampton School website.
Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the DBS. The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. Hampton School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Hampton School is a Registered Charity No 1120005. Company No 06264434.
Further details of the post and an application form may be found by clicking here.
