Leader of Digital Learning & Head of Computing
Glebelands School
Surrey
- £50,876 - £57,383 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale 3 - 8
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2024
Job overview
Glebelands is seeking to appoint an exceptional, innovative and inspirational leader with the passion and enthusiasm to fulfil a key role in the school as Leader of Digital Learning & Head of Computing. Exceptional people skills, flexibility and energy, together with a willingness to go the extra mile are essential. As Leader of Digital Learning you will be responsible for the schools digital learning strategy across all curriculum areas. As a whole school role you will also liaise with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that school priorities are met. Computing is taught to all students in Years 7,8 & 9 and as an option subject to GCSE following the OCR Computer Science course. You will lead and oversee the delivery of Computing at KS3 and KS4 with a focus on continuous improvement and development of a rigorous and robust curriculum.
Job Purpose:
· To lead the Digital Learning strategy across the school
· Lead the continual development of the Computing curriculum
· To provide high-quality teaching and learning that supports students to make rapid and sustained progress
Accountable to:
· Senior Leadership Team
We can offer:
· A highly competitive salary, dependent on experience
· A strong vision of excellence under pinned by pedagogy, innovation and best practice
· A commitment to Continuous Professional Development
· A supportive, collaborative Senior Leadership Team who are passionate about education and welcome ideas
· A happy, busy and purposeful learning environment where students behave well and enjoy their learning
· An innovative approach to the use of IT where all classrooms are equipped with smart boards and visualisers
· A friendly, supportive, respectful school community where all staff and students are known to each other
Interviews will take place w/c 22 April
Attached documents
About Glebelands School
Glebelands School is a secondary coeducational school, based in Cranleigh, Surrey, for children aged 11 to 16. It is a non-denominational community school that currently educates around 702 pupils. The establishment first opened in July 1959. To celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2009, the school planted 50 trees in local parks at Elmbridge Village and Snoxhall.
Head of School
Russell Mitchell
Values and Vision
Glebelands School aims to have an outstanding curriculum that encourages students to be independent academics. It values pupils who respect others, including people in the local community. The school pushes students to work hard to achieve excellent exam results. Staff aim to help every student, by getting to know them as individuals and pushing them to pursue their dreams. Both academic and personal development is valued. Teachers aim to discover the talents and skills each child has.
Ofsted report
“Students’ achievement is good overall. Most teaching is good or better and, as a result, the majority of students make good progress from their starting points. A relatively high proportion of teaching is outstanding. Students’ behaviour around the school and in most classes is good. They respond well to the encouragement of staff and know the importance of the school’s motto ‘respect and achieve’. The school’s senior leaders and governors are totally committed to improving the school. Their passion and determination have brought about significant improvements in achievement, attendance and behaviour. The great majority of students have positive attitudes to learning and enjoy their lessons.”
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