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This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative leader with strong curriculum understanding to join us as Head of Computing across our all through school, leading computing education from EYFS to KS5.
Reporting directly to one of our Senior Team, you will have a varied, dynamic and strategic role as Head of Computing. You will provide strong leadership to your team, with a clear focus on continuing to drive improvements in teaching, curriculum design and students' progress across the department. As such, this role will prepare candidates for onward progression to senior leadership positions should they wish.
We would love to hear from you if you are an inspirational, dynamic and creative individual who makes learning fun and challenging, and who is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team in beautiful rural surroundings.
Helena Romanes is a thriving, all-through school for children aged 4-18, situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside. It has good communication links to London and the South East, and it is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport. At Helena Romanes we value the personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for someone who can model these values. We are an inclusive school where every student is valued and has the opportunity to shine.
This is an exciting time to join the school:
• In September 2021, the school opened a Primary phase, with children in Reception and Key Stage 1. Together with the expansion of the Sixth Form, the school will grow to become an all-through school of 2000 pupils from ages 4 to 18.
• It is planned that the school will relocate to a world-class, purpose built site, close to our current location in Dunmow, in 2026/27.
• Helena Romanes has made excellent progress with the support of Saffron Academy Trust towards being judged by Ofsted as a Good school. Working with the talented senior leadership team that is in place across all phases of the school, and drawing on the commitment from staff to provide the best possible outcomes for the pupils.
• We have a comprehensive staff wellbeing package with Education Support and we offer our staff discounted wrap around care for their children in the Primary School.
Information about the School
Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.
All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information
Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed, Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. eball@hrs.education
Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.