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Head of IT

The Pingle Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA

This job expired on 19 May 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2022

• Closing date

  19 May 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 May 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,714 – £41,604 (MPS/UPS) + TLR (£7,013)

Head of IT job summary

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Head of ICT. To be successful, you will be an excellent, well-qualified Teacher of ICT and Computing. You will have a professional approach with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge to lead a team of committed, enthusiastic staff. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make the move into a Head of Faculty role or gain further leadership experience. Applications are welcomed from energetic and enthusiastic teachers who will join a friendly, welcoming academy.

Vision & Aims - The de Ferrers Trust

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

- Delivering a high-quality education
- Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
- Establishing and developing robust governance
- Ensuring financial probity and viability
- Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
- Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD and professional development, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership

Closing date: 9.00am on 19th May 2022.

Interview date: 26th May 2022.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Pingle Academy and The de Ferrers Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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About The Pingle Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1427 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Pingle Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: careers@deferrerstrust.com
• Phone number: 01283 216837
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-pingle-academy (opens in new tab)

The Pingle Academy is an 11–19 co-educational, comprehensive school. We became an academy in May 2017 and joined The de Ferrers Trust. Our oversubscribed academy is the academy of choice in the local area and enjoys an excellent local reputation.

We are proud of our caring and inclusive community, and our values of WORK HARD, BE KIND, CHOOSE WISELY are present in all aspects of academy life.

Our academy is a community where there is a shared responsibility for creating a safe and pleasant place to work. Staff are dedicated to ensuring that The Pingle Academy is inclusive in all areas, and we are proud of our efforts to educate and care for all our students, whatever their abilities, to ensure that every student’s potential is fulfilled.

In 2019, the academy enjoyed its best ever results, both at GCSE and A level. In October 2021, OFSTED judged the academy as GOOD in all areas.

Our priority is to help parents/carers prepare their children for adult lives in a rapidly changing world. We aim to provide a broad and stimulating curriculum, set the highest standards of work and behaviour and encourage students to aspire to these standards with confidence.

We value our staff, ensuring that we look after and care for their wellbeing through professional development, mental health provision and supporting staff with their workload.

Arranging a visit to The Pingle Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@deferrerstrust.com.

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