Head of Computing & IT

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our teaching team as Head of Department - Computing & IT. The successful candidate will lead and teach within the Computing and IT department, ensuring that all students make excellent progress and achieve well across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. As the Head of Computing and IT, you will not only lead the department but also be responsible for teaching Computing and IT. 

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher who has QTS, and seeking the next step in their career, transitioning into middle leadership. The successful candidate will have a passion for both teaching and leadership, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the department, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Develop and implement rigorous and engaging schemes of work that promote high standards of teaching and learning.
• Collaborate closely with departmental colleagues to share best practices and resources, fostering a supportive and cohesive team environment.
• Utilise our modern, purpose-built facilities and equipment to enhance the teaching and learning experience for students.
• Monitor student progress closely and implement targeted intervention strategies where necessary to support student achievement.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school by participating in extracurricular activities and events.

Aylward Academy is a community where inspirational teaching, self-evaluation and self-improvement are evident from the moment you enter our Academy. Our students are diverse, exciting and talented – and the same is true of our staff. We put huge emphasis on professional development, most of it in-house, and are proud of the high number of good and outstanding teachers who work in our school. We are also noted for our ‘can do’ attitude. We are proud to serve the communities around Enfield as an 11-18 school and we were judged as a 'Good academy' by Ofsted in July 2021.

At Aylward, we place strong emphasis on professional development and believe a culture of shared leadership teamed with an unwavering passion for teaching and learning are at the heart of what we do. 

Aylward Academy is most definitely a school on the rise. GCSE outcomes are up, attendance to school is up, student adherence to the school ethos is positive and this is in a context where exclusions from school are minimal. Our community is one where we strongly believe that education is about attaining good qualifications as well as developing young people into active and positive contributors to society. We welcome professionals that are passionate in guiding young people in these crucial years of their development.

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.  

AET Staff Benefits 

Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

• Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

School visits are welcome, to arrange please contact the Principals PA - ggeorgiou@aylwardacademy.org

The role is due to commence September 2024

Interviews being held : Tuesday 28th May, Wednesday 29th May, Thursday 30th May 2024

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

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.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, 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.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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