Head of IT & Computing

AIM (Gifted and Talented) Coordinator

1.0 FTE MPS/UPS with TLR2B

Generous remission

Permanent – Start date: 1st September 2024

We want to hear from you if you are a committed, highly motivated Teacher of IT and Computer Science. This is an exciting post for a full-time teacher who is passionate about their subject and is looking to progress into a subject leader role or is already experienced as a subject lead. The ideal candidate will have the ability to deliver a wide range of subjects to both GCSE and A Level students. This is an outstanding opportunity to broaden your subject knowledge and gain experience across KS4 and KS5. The appointed candidate will continue to increase attainment at all key stages and further enhance the provision for students. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious future senior leader.

A key part of this role is the co-ordination of our AIM programme which supports our gifted and talented students across the College. This is an important part of our inclusion curriculum package for our more able students which currently includes a programme of visiting lectures, trips (national and international), mentoring, interview prep and differentiation in the classroom. We offer a very generous time remission for this work.

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding teacher with strong leadership skills

• have a passion for their subject and helping students succeed.

• teach inspirational lessons consistently.

• be innovative, creative, enthusiastic – able to deliver results.

• be proactive and promote positivity.

• be highly organised with a focus on improving standards and achievement

• work effectively as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.

• have a great sense of humour and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

We offer the successful candidate:

• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce

• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces

• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities

• free parking

• onsite catering and nursery

• ‘My Staff Shop’ benefits – including Cycle to Work scheme

• discounted access to leisure centre including gym and pool (located next to the college)

Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1200 students. It is a fast-moving school undergoing exciting and rapid regeneration. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.

Closing date: 8am Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment

This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure