Computing & Science Leader - Full-time

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-60T
• Posted:08/03/2019
• Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR 2B (£4721)
• Start Date:Sep 2019
• App Close Date:31/03/2019 at 23:45
• Interviews:Friday 5th April, 2019

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Whitehill Primary has much to offer to grow leadership and teaching skills.  We provide excellent CPD both internally and externally including our strong regional links with Teaching Schools and nationwide with Challenge Partners.  This is an exciting time.  IT and computing are at the heart of onward development.  We have significant capital resources to invest (short, medium and long term).  This is chance to turn vision into a reality, building on significant infrastructure/IT support/resource developments achieved in 2018/2019. 

In Science, we are seeking to develop skills further across the school including enquiry and investigation that will benefit children in all areas of learning.  As a three/four form entry school we have the ability to allow you to thrive.  Our extensive facilities and resources coupled with a close community allows all to shine. 

Our school is committed to development, with strong links to 3 teaching school alliances, being the lead school in the Insight Challenge Partner Hub, and with a dedicated CPD leader facilitating opportunities for staff as a collective and also based on personal development.  Whitehill Primary provides excellent learning opportunities for all.  As part of The Decus Educational Trust, ensures pupils achieve and grow as independent, confident and ambitious learners.  Ofsted in Jan 2017 judged the School as ‘Good’.   Our ethos of ‘Happy, Helpful and Hardworking’ underpins everything.

Find out more:  http://whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk / www.facebook.com/whitehillprimaryschool / www.twitter.com/WhitehillPS

 The Role:

• Computing and Science Leader / Class Teacher
• Significant dedicated weekly leadership time for development, evaluation and monitoring activities
• Part of our Extended Leadership Group
• Opportunities for CPD including in house and external including potential courses, qualifications and more
• Leading on significant investment in Computing and IT
• Helping to develop curriculum further in Science and Computing
• Class teaching based in EYFS or KS1 or KS2

The Person (must):

• Be a strong teacher
• Want to be part of our Extended Leadership Group
• Have a desire to lead on development of key subject areas
• Have Good communication and personal skills
• Want to grow and develop further

Initial applications are to be made via downloaded application forms (emailed to Lianne Pond, PA to Headteacher, lpond@whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk).  Visits are very welcome and encouraged.  Please contact Lianne Pond to arrange.

Information about the school

Whitehill is an inclusive 3 form entry Primary School and Nursery serving a diverse community. We strive to build confident, ambitious and independent learners. We are proud that our children enjoy high quality, enriched learning with exciting opportunities.

Whitehill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will conduct all necessary safer recruitment checks before employment commences.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

TDET is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jennifer Lumley
• Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
• Telephone: (01474) 352973
• Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com