Head of Computing

Grade: MPS / UPS / TLR2
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 23 September 2024
Start date: January 2025

Manor Drive Secondary Academy is a brand new school in the north of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The school welcomed its first cohort of 120 Year 7 students in September 2022 and is adding a new Year Group each September until full. Manor Drive is an ideal place to start or enhance your career, in a small team with high expectations. Whilst being an innovative and dynamic Academy, we have traditional values and high standards both for our students and staff. Staff are extremely supportive with ambitions of exceptional outcomes for all.

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Computing teacher to join our team. Resources and facilities in the department are excellent.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

  • The rare and exciting opportunity to work in a new school and be part of something from the opening years.
  • The potential for career progression and to gain invaluable experience as the school grows.
  • Excellent professional development, guidance and support.
  • Strong focus on student and staff well-being.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Staff touch screen laptop.
  • Staff gym.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

  • A well qualified, industrious team player who has a passion for Computing.
  • The ability to teach Computing across the age and ability range.
  • The ability to teach a second subject.
  • The capability to support and challenge students enabling them to achieve outstanding results.
  • The ability to be flexible and willingness to embark on a new challenge.

We welcome questions from prospective applicants, please contact, Penny Noble by email: pnoble@manordrivesecondary.org.uk If you are ambitious and interested in being part of our brand new school, please complete an Application Form which is available in the application pack below and return to us with a letter of application.

Manor Drive Secondary Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.