Head of Computing and Enterprise - Full-time/Part-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-5435-223T
• Posted:03/05/2024
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:19/05/2024 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic, well-qualified practitioner to join our Computing and Enterprise Departments as Head of Computing and Enterprise.

As part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership, we have a strong family ethos based on Catholic values which helps the young people in our care to succeed, not just academically, but as well-balanced individuals.

St Gregory’s students embrace the acquisition and practice of new knowledge and skills, and our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver challenging, engaging and interesting lessons, with high expectations of behavior and scholarship. Opportunities for excellent Continued Professional Development and staff well-being are at the forefront of our commitment to all staff at St Gregory’s.

The ICT Department offers both GCSE and A Level Computer Science and IT. The Enterprise Department offers KS4 Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Enterprise curriculum which aims to develop student’s awareness and understanding of what makes an enterprise successful and to enthuse them in considering becoming an entrepreneur.

Applicants are welcome from both experienced Heads of Department and teachers aspiring for middle leadership. You should have excellent subject knowledge and a proven track record of outcomes. Prior middle leadership experience is desirable, alternatively, able to detail evidence of resilience and the capacity to be an outstanding middle leader.

This post is payable on the Teachers’ Pay Range according to qualifications and experience. A recruitment allowance maybe offered to the right candidate.

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Suite
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach using 'Apply Now' button. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 19 May 2024

Start date: September 2024

This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly

Information about the school

St Gregory’s is a mixed Catholic Secondary School, ages 11-18 with approximately 1370 students on roll. St Gregory’s is an Outstanding School (Ofsted 2013) which aims to provide a caring and supportive environment in which each individual can flourish.

We firmly believe that there is no ceiling on achievement and that in each student there is the potential to succeed. St Gregory’s is a place where young people are able to learn and enjoy school, developing their talents to the full. Aspirational targets are embraced by the whole school to ensure attainment and progress is consistently outstanding.

The school is in a rural setting on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells and within easy distance of a main line station. London and the South Coast are easily accessible.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Our Offer: We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for being a very caring environment and we have a great record for investing in staff training and development.

Candidates will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. The search will not form part of the shortlisting process itself and shortlisted candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Teresa Chun - HR Hub
• Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9XL
• Telephone: 01892 240367
• Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

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