Head of IT, and Academy Digital Strategy Lead
Plympton Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2RSThis job expired on 14 April 2024
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
14 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- 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: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TSAT Teacher Scale £30,863 - £47,182 + TLR 1b per annum
Additional allowances
TLR 1b
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about shaping the digital landscape in education?
We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for a Head of IT, and Academy Digital Strategy Lead to join our team at Plympton Academy from September 2024.
You will join a committed team of Teachers at the Academy and will be instrumental in providing an outstanding education. As a Head of department, you will implement an engaging and effective curriculum that enthuses and engages students of all abilities and ages, while maintaining high expectations to ensure that every student reaches their full potential.
The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders to shape our digital strategy and with an up-to-date knowledge of ICT trends, you will guide us towards innovative solutions. There are always opportunities to work further across the South West Hub and the wider trust on the developments and impact you can demonstrate
As an inspiring leader, you will lead by example, develop and motivate your team and remain committed to achieving high standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding teacher who is now looking for promotion to Head of Department in a supportive and successful Academy or for an established Head of Computer Science who is ready for a new challenge.
This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.You will benefit from avast support network including senior leaders, fellow teachers within the school and across the South West Hub and our Trust.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description
- Be a qualified Teacher of Computer Science and able to deliver up to Key Stage 5
- Thorough knowledge of present curriculum developments, particularly those relating to your subject
- Collaborate with other leaders and managers in raising standards within the curriculum
- Good or Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
- Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum
- Maintain high expectations for both yourself and the students to ensure that every student achieves their very best
- An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
- Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools
What the school offers its staff
At Plympton Academy we believe in inspiring a culture of success for all, including our staff. We have a strong culture of staff development and support - high quality CPD, based on research and evidenced best practice, which is prioritised and supported through a tailored coaching programme.
We work collaboratively with the best schools locally and nationally so that all teachers continue to thrive and engage in the latest teaching developments and practice. We prioritise good behaviour and strong pastoral support so that learning is disruption-free, teachers can teach and students’ can focus. As a result, we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who love the challenge of learning, are equipped to achieve their dreams and take pride in their success.
What our Trust will offer you:
- TSAT pay scales are above the national pay scales
- Vast support network from senior leaders and colleagues within the school and our Trust including excellent CPD opportunities and career pathways
- Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
- Generous employer contribution to the Teachers Pension Scheme
- As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You -A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
- A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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About Plympton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1152 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Plympton Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- fay.carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.uk
At Plympton Academy we believe in inspiring a culture of success for all, including our staff. We have a strong culture of staff development and support - high quality CPD, based on research and evidenced best practice, which is prioritised and supported through a tailored coaching programme.
We work collaboratively with the best schools locally and nationally so that all teachers continue to thrive and engage in the latest teaching developments and practice. We prioritise good behaviour and strong pastoral support so that learning is disruption-free, teachers can teach and students’ can focus. As a result, we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who love the challenge of learning, are equipped to achieve their dreams and take pride in their success.
Arranging a visit to Plympton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fay.carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.uk.
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