Salary:
MPS/UPS - TLR2 Available
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2025 - an earlier start may be considered
Apply by:
10 February 2025
Job overview
Lea Valley Academy is an 11-19 academy with 870 students on roll. Lea Valley Academy is a member of the EDACT trust.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, ambitious and committed Head of Computer Science with excellent subject knowledge to teach Computer Science at our school. Computer Science is a popular subject with many students opting to study it at Key stage 4 and 5. This post has become available due to the upcoming retirement of our current successful long-serving Head of Computer Science at the end of this academic school year. Therefore, we require a new Head of Computer Science for September 2025 but are also able to offer an April start for any candidate wishing to work alongside the current Head of Department for a term.
We are looking for an individual who will be able to continue to raise standards and performance across key stages 3, 4 & 5 and ensure a positive learning environment throughout the department. This is a unique opportunity for a talented teacher with the ambition, drive, and desire to deliver the school’s vision and become a valued member of our school community.
Lea Valley Academy is looking for an inspirational teacher who motivates pupils and staff alike to always strive to do their best and maximize outcomes for all. We are a modern forward-thinking school with excellent on-site facilities. Professional development is at the heart of all that we do as a school and as such there will be ample opportunities for your development and growth. We are always keen to support and help staff progress into being future school leaders.
Lea Valley Academy is a mixed, multicultural and inclusive school with a genuinely comprehensive intake. We are a good school with outstanding aspects and we enjoy teaching well-motivated students.
The school is in an exciting stage of its development and we welcome applications from people who want to become part of a consistently improving school.
Apply online direct through TES or download an application pack from the school website
www.leavalleyacademy.org.uk
or email us at
pa@leavalleyacademy.org.uk
Applications are to be processed as received therefore early application is recommended.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early as applications will be processed as received.
CVs will not be accepted as formal application.
About Lea Valley Academy
* Lea Valley Academy
* Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield
* Middlesex
* EN3 6TW
* United Kingdom
+44 1992 763 666
Lea Valley is a successful school that sets high standards and expectations for all students and staff and prides itself on making a difference to the lives of young people. We have an unwavering belief that by challenging ourselves and each other, we can be the best that we can be.
As recognised by Ofsted, Lea Valley is a ‘good school’, with the leadership praised for its continued determination to improve provision and outcomes and where all staff share the leaders’ vision and support the whole-school ethos.
That vision is to create an inspiring learning environment where every school member be it students or staff is able to reach their potential, strive for success and embrace the limitless opportunities on offer.
IQM have also awarded us Flagship School status following our work as leaders in developing inclusion best practice and commitment to classroom-based research. Inclusion is deeply rooted at Lea Valley with all staff focused on improving teaching and learning.
We fully understand that each and every student’s needs and the way they learn is different and as such the bespoke support and opportunities they are provided with is second to none.
Our students continue to excel in academic subjects with many leaving us and going on to graduate from some of the best universities in the UK including University College London, Kings College London, Queen Mary and Manchester.
Our staff are integral to working towards our vision and ensure our values of aspiration, innovation and respect are lived out every day at Lea Valley. Together, we aspire to create an atmosphere where all our students are valued and supported as individuals, enabling them to grow into independent and confident learners and to achieve their potential.
Lea Valley strives to create a culture that encourages continual learning. We fervently believe in supporting the whole school workforce through providing CPD opportunities that are personalised, relevant and contribute to teaching and learning. Our training programmes empower staff to take control of their career progression.
The school embraces 21st Century pedagogy and innovation, realising that in a rapidly changing environment such as education, staff should have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in order to empower them to perform their roles competently and professionally.
Teaching benefits include:
* Laptop for every member of staff
* Each teacher provided with their own classroom with comfortable and adaptable learning spaces
* Excellent ICT facilities within classrooms and large multimedia rooms including an Apple Mac suite
* Extended staff opening hours
* A large library for teachers and students with a wide selection of resources
* Staff well-being programme that supports teachers in managing their workload whilst investing in their ongoing professional development.
* There is a timetable of mindfulness and sporting activities to help improve the well-being and mental health of colleagues.
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