Head of Technology
Firth Park Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
15 October 2024 at 3:45pm
Date listed
1 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31650 - £49084 per annum
Head of Technology job summary
Salary: M1-M6/UPS +TLR+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: January 2025
Are you the difference? Could you be our new Head of Technology?
Come and play a vital role by leading our technology department, ensuring our students receive the education they deserve and our teachers are guided by your expertise. In collaboration with colleagues, you will lead the technology team to deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day.
If you have the teaching experience, curriculum understanding and leadership skills to be our Head of Technology then we would love to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
About our school:
Firth Park Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community we serve. With just under 1200 students, we are amongst the largest schools in Sheffield. At Firth Park Academy, we are clear about our vision; students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. We deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence January 2024. This is a Permanent position.
Closing date: 15th October
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Firth Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1189 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Firth Park Academy website (opens in new tab)
Firth Park Academy has an exceptionally well-qualified, talented, experienced and enthusiastic team of staff. We are a mission led organisation and our mission is;
We will provide every child with an excellent education, in every classroom every day.
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