Application deadline
19 May 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 April 2021
Job details
- Job role
- Teacher, Leadership
- Subjects
- Business studies, Computing, ICT
- Working pattern
- Full-time only
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Salary
- Leadership scale commensurate with experience + Inner London Allowance
Job summary
About the role: At Leigh Academy Blackheath we not only believe in learning to use technology, but using technology to learn. Since our journey began in 2018, the academy has placed the development of digital skills at the heart of our work. Every student is provided with a chromebook on arrival, every physical classroom has a virtual classroom and every teacher has level 1 Google Educator certification. We understand the future is digital, and the careers our students pursue may not yet exist. Our approach to learning, and working, is designed to prepare our students to be the leaders of tomorrow and we are looking for a Lead Practitioner in Digital Learning to inspire the next stage of our journey. Our successful candidate will join us from September 2021.
The overarching purpose of the role of Lead Practitioner will be to raise standards and develop high quality digital pedagogy to inspire teaching and learning, ensuring that the aims of the academy are effectively translated into high quality classroom (physical and virtual) practice. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers who have thorough knowledge and understanding of Computing, and using technology to learn. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach computing.
At Leigh Academy Blackheath, we pride ourselves on our excellent relationships between pupils and teachers and our strong ethos of sharing successes and celebrating achievement. We require an ambitious, determined and committed individual to ensure our pupils achieve at the very highest levels. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring quality first curriculum provision that will ensure rapid progression, challenge and enjoyment for all pupils. We are looking for an inspirational middle leader with enthusiasm, vision and excellent interpersonal skills.
Supporting documents
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School overview
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 359 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Leigh Academy Blackheath website (opens in new tab)
- Contact email
- talent@latrust.org.uk
About Leigh Academy Blackheath
Working at Leigh Academy Blackheath: We are a co-educational 11-18yr comprehensive school and, already oversubscribed, our new school is a beacon of excellence for secondary education in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We are driven by the belief that every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. Our mission is to ensure all our students develop into powerful citizens of the digital future on both a national and global scale.
Our strong learning community works together and shares the value of collaboration; every member of our academy family works together to achieve success, cultivating a strong sense of belonging. Our belief in ‘human-scale’ education, delivered through a schools-within-schools model, ensures every one of our students is known and valued. Strong pastoral care is at the heart of our academy and we place great importance on building strong partnerships with parents and carers.
Since opening in September 2018, Leigh Academy Blackheath (LAB) has established itself as the local community’s preferred choice for their child’s secondary education. We have received over 1,000 applications for this September’s 180 Year 7 places, with nearly 300 first choice preferences. It is an exciting time to be joining our learning community.
At LAB, everything we do is built upon our core values of: Respect, Integrity, Ambition, Scholarship and Resilience. We are a strong team and work hard together to ensure every student realises their full potential. Staff have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities both within the academy and across Leigh Academies Trust (LAT).
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2020, our Trust will comprise 28 geographically organised academies (11 secondaries, 15 primaries and 2 special) educating over 16,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. We also have one further secondary academy in the development phase, due to open in September 2021. 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. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.
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.
Diversity at our core: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
Recruitment and hiring during COVID-19: Despite the challenges we face, recruitment and hiring will continue for all Leigh Academies Trust vacancies with as little disruption as possible over the coming weeks and months. This is for all senior, teaching and support staff appointments. Applications will still be reviewed and interviews conducted in a timely manner, although interview activities will vary. If you have any queries or concerns, please get in touch with the LAT Talent Team - talent@latrust.org.uk
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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Old Dover Road, London, SE3 8SYSimilar jobs
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