Head of Business and ICT Department

The Highcrest Academy, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter or earlier if available

• Closing date

  15 February 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Business studies, Computing, ICT
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full-time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR1b, currently £10,711 plus a £2,000 bursary for direct applications, paid over two years

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will have a track record of improvement and some experience of leading staff. You must have the ability to create a clear strategy to enhance and develop the department in achieving academic excellence. We will give you the freedom, autonomy and support to adapt and review the Business/ICT curriculum in line with our vision. The role would suit best an experienced practitioner in a combination of the following subjects: Business, IT, Computer Science, Accounting and/or ESports.

As one of our most popular department selections at GCSE and A Level, you will have the vision to expand the department and explore practical experiences for pupils in a wide range of business settings across multiple sectors to enhance the learning of our students.

What the school offers its staff

Highcrest offers a comprehensive induction and an extensive personalised CPD plan for all staff. HODs are expected to attend a leadership development programme designed to prepare them emotionally and professionally for Senior Leadership. In addition, we are an outward-facing school with regard to liaising with neighbouring schools, having developed partnerships with PiXL and other networks to further enhance the professional experiences of our HODs.

“Staff feel very well supported by senior leaders. According to staff, they feel valued because senior leaders are approachable…”. Ofsted Report February 2020

A thriving and friendly academy in the heart of the community, with staff recognition schemes and free gym and staff sports teams to counter the free breakfast, “Friday Treats” and on-site coffee shop! We also offer the possibility of shared staff living accommodation and on-site parking.

Further details about the role

How to Apply

Are you a team player, passionate about education and social mobility? Do you want to be a pivotal part of improving opportunities for students and increasing their learning and social experiences? Do you want to work in an environment which prioritises staff and student health and well-being? Then please apply now!

To apply, please visit our website via the link where you'll be able to complete an online application form.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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About The Highcrest Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1030 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Highcrest Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@highcrestacademy.org.uk
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