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Computing Hub Co-Ordinator - Part-time

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4523-150S
  • Posted:13/09/2019
  • Pay:KR Salaries 8: £25,238-£28,781 pa pro rata
  • Start Date:October/November 2019
  • App Close Date:24/09/2019 at 08:00
  • Interviews:Friday 4th October 2019

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Computing Hub Co-ordinator

Required from October/November 2019

Part-Time Term Time plus INSET Days, 22.5 hours per week 

Kent Scheme Salaries 8: £25,238-£28,781 per annum pro rata

(equating to £12,992-£14,816 per annum) 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the Computing Hub Team at MGGS.  This role is to co-ordinate the Computing Hub activities, providing the key link between NCCE, all schools in MGGS designated area and MGGS’s facilitators. 

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1250 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 320.  Since July 2019 we have been appointed by the Department for Education as a Computing Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment.  Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.

Key areas of the role are:

  • Organising the  day-to-day work of the Computing Hub, for example, maintaining diary, booking meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, liaising with schools, producing promotional materials.
  • Supporting the Computing Hub Lead in their role, liaising with NCCE, other schools when appropriate.
  • Being responsible for the administration within the school of the Computing Hub; organising all training sessions, submitting all returns to NCCE and ensuring events occur as planned
  • Leading on outreach to schools within the school’s region to ensure engagement with the Computing Hub by creating marketing campaigns and ensuring all schools are aware of the services of the Computing Hub
  • Being responsible for Social Media campaigns and promoting the Computing Hub via digital as well as traditional media
  • Monitoring the impact of the Computing Hub and measuring its performance
  • Assisting in the promotion of the Computing Hub at whole school events e.g. 11+ Open Event, Mornings and Afternoon and Sixth Form Open Evening, in addition assisting other member of support staff with whole school events such as Speech Day.
  • Arranging meetings, producing minutes and relevant reports as required.
  • Using the school’s website and social media platforms to regularly promote the Computing Hub
  • Work with the Marketing manager specifically in relation to Computing Hub events which relate to primary schools

 

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted)

 

Full details and an application pack are available from the school’s website www.mggs.org  Applicants should complete our application form and email, along with covering letter, to the Headteacher’s PA.  If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org

 

Applications welcomed immediately

Closing Date: 8am on Tuesday, 24th September 2019

Interview Date:  Friday, 4th October 2019

 

 

Information about the school

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, or as it is more often known, is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1250 students with a mixed Sixth Form of approximately 360. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted).

MGGS has a strong community spirit which is underpinned by our belief that the happiness of all our students is key to enabling them to succeed. We have been providing an academic education for girls (and boys in the Sixth Form) from the town of Maidstone, and its surrounding area for over 135 years.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Deborah Stanley, Headteacher

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Michelle Starns
  • Address:Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF
  • Telephone: 01622 752103
  • Email: mstarns@mggs.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.