Head of ICT Department

Head of ICT Department

Salary range: Main/Upper Pay Spine £24,373 - £40,490

(Plus TLR to be agreed dependent on experience)

Swale Academies Trust is seeking to appoint, for September 2020, a Head of ICT.

We are delighted to offer this post at The Eastbourne Academy, the person appointed will be an energetic and inspirational classroom teacher, who is already, or has the potential to be an outstanding practitioner. The successful candidate will be required to lead the department through the planning and delivery of engaging lessons to a range of abilities and to ensure ICT becomes a leading subject.

Appointed to the role of 'Head of ICT ', you will either be an experienced leader or will have the drive and determination to develop the skills to succeed in this role.

 The successful candidate:

can provide outstanding quality learning and teaching in the department, modelling excellence in the classroom, evaluating the quality of teaching and standards of students’ achievement, and setting targets for improvement has thorough knowledge and understanding of ICT and the exam specifications to provide professional leadership and management for ICT to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all students 

has thorough knowledge and understanding of ICT and computing

has the vision and energy required to impact on the continuous process of raising attainment in the department.

has a belief in the value and talents of all students.

has a passion for Digital Technologies

has a commitment to achieve excellence for all.

Is newly qualified or experienced.

can demonstrate creativity and flair in the classroom.

can enthuse and motivate students.

If you are a dynamic individual with the drive and determination to inspire and engage learners to ensure they achieve their full potential we would welcome your application.

In return, you will be offered a competitive salary along with outstanding CPD across the Trust. We want to appoint teachers and leaders of the highest calibre and realise that we also have to offer a competitive package.

Swale Academies Trust has 9 secondary Academies across Kent and East Sussex that are either supported by or are part of the Trust.  We pride ourselves on our track record of school improvement with a flourishing matrix of leadership networks and huge potential for leaders at all levels to contribute to, as well as learn from, system leadership.

 The Eastbourne Academy Ofsted report (January 2017) confirmed once again that we are a Good school. The Lead Inspector commented: “Pupils are immensely proud of their school and are keen to learn.” We have regularly won awards for national achievement and our rebuilding programme which was completed in 2013 -14  means you will be working in state of the art facilities. We operate a one to one digital device scheme for students and staff.

We strongly recommend all interested candidates come and visit The Academy and meet our students and staff . Visits can be arranged at any time by contacting Mrs Melanie Hopkins, the Principal’s P.A.& HR Liaison, by telephone (01323 514906) or by e-mail on m.hopkins@theeastbourneacademy.org.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

To apply for the post, please complete our online application form which can be found via the Join Us - Vacancy section of our website. If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact itsupport@theeastbourneacademy.org  or  01323 514900 x 263

Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

Interviews: To be confirmed

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.