Head of Computing and ICT
Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, SE28 8ATThis job expired on 26 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
26 March 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, permanent contract
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- QTS Pay Scale plus TLR plus inner London Weighting
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Head of Department who has:
- A genuine passion for developing curriculum
- The ambition to raise standards
- The willingness to work as part of a motivated and dedicated team.
- The drive and enthusiasm to engage and inspire pupils.
- The dedication to improve the life chances of young people throughout the school
What the school offers its staff
As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School we can offer you:
- Opportunities for career progression
- Excellent professional development
- A contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
- Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
- An employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loans
- Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ
- Excellent catering facilities
- Secure on-site parking
Further details about the role
Are you looking for a school with a vision is “Success for Everyone”? Are you a passionate educator who inspires through example? Do you want to be part of shaping the future of education in a school who will invest in you?
We might have the role for you.
Teaching is the most rewarding job in the
world. We have the opportunity to change
students’ lives for the better and you could make a positive impact at Woolwich
Polytechnic for Boys as Head of Computing and ICT.
For September 2023 we are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and well qualified teacher to lead our thriving Computing and ICT department.
As head of department, you will lead a team of 5 caring and committed teachers, including a Lead Practitioner. The ideal candidate would be a Computing and ICT specialist and one with an excellent understanding of pedagogy and curriculum development.
Our school vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the Computing and ICT department strives to develop the success of our students through a carefully planned curriculum. Our results consistently exceed national averages. The school has 12 ICT suites to ensure all lessons are effectively delivered.
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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About Woolwich Polytechnic School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1584 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Woolwich Polytechnic School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- acherry@polymat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02083107000
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.
Arranging a visit to Woolwich Polytechnic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email acherry@polymat.co.uk.
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