Head of Department - ICT and Computing
Mascalls Academy, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6LTThis job expired on 1 April 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2019
Closing date
1 April 2019 at 1am
Date listed
21 March 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- ICT
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £23,719 to £39,406
Additional allowances
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st January 2019, our Trust is comprised of 23 geographically organised academies (11 secondaries, 11 primaries and 1 special) educating over 15,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. We also have three further academies in development phase, due to open in September 2020. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training providers and a large teaching school.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Head of Department - ICT and Computing job summary
Do you have a passion for teaching that instils a love of ICT and Computing in your students? Can you inspire the next generation of coders with the opportunity to teach up to and including A Level Computer Science? Can you involve all ages and abilities in engaging learning experiences and work to help lead a dynamic team?
Mascalls Academy has a rare and career-defining opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to join us from September 2019. ICT and Computing carry significant weight in the national performance indicators, the role of Head of Department consequently warrants a high profile position within the school, and we believe that our offer reflects this. Overseeing existing members of the department, you will be responsible for securing the best possible outcomes for our students. We expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to achieve beyond expectation; this will be your focus.
We are a school that pride ourselves on high academic achievement, where personal qualities are valued highly and where the atmosphere is friendly and purposeful. We are on the move to ‘Outstanding’ and are looking for forward-thinking, emotionally intelligent and innovative teachers to join a supportive team that is committed to improving the life chances of young people. As the leading member of the ICT and Computing department, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding lessons and contributing to the wider education agenda: aspiring learners and raising standards.
You would be part of an organisation that enjoys a great reputation in the area and one that will develop your career; we have a fantastic track record and there are numerous opportunities for professional development.
A RELOCATION PACKAGE AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE, AS IS A RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BONUS OF £2,000.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Mascalls Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1356 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Mascalls Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- talent@latrust.org.uk
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