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Head of IT

Head of IT

The Arnewood School

Hampshire

  • Expired
Salary:
M3 to UPS3 + TLR2c £7,486
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 May 2024

Job overview

Head of IT

We are seeking an inspiring Head of IT to join the school as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all in our care. Applicants must have a strong and secure knowledge of the IT curriculum across KS3,4 and 5. They will demonstrate knowledge of vocational education and how this supports the ambitions of the students. They will be able to maintain and build on a culture of success where all feel valued and proud of their achievements. They will be able to lead from the front, motivate members of the team to be the best practitioners they can be and ensuring excellent outcomes for all of our students.

The IT facilities at The Arnewood School include a number of PC suites with reliable high-end networked computers. The school has invested heavily in appropriate software and peripherals. Robotics and multi-media work are well developed components of our working.

The IT department is an established team delivering an organised curriculum for Computer Science, IT, and CGI that is well planned and resourced. The team develops students’ learning in an open door, calm and purposeful manner acting coherently in their teaching approach and always supporting each other to gain the most from the individual subjects and the individual students.

Teachers put an emphasis on success through high-quality learning using both GCSE and A-Level qualifications and vocational qualification for IT and CGI both at key stage 4 and 5. For the successful candidate this is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated team and shape the department's future success.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -

  • a passion for computing / IT and teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
  • they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching at key stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5.
  • the ability to lead change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire colleagues and students alike
  • outstanding success at achieving consistently good results.
  • the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons
  • highest aspirations and expectations for all students and the IT team and lead this by personal example
  • aspiration to progress their career in the future
  • they are optimistic, positive, cheerful and develop others to flourish.

We offer: -

  • well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities at the right time.
  • excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
  • a supportive, committed and experienced team of science specialists to work alongside
  • sound mentoring for all new staff from a stable and experienced senior team
  • excellent accommodation refurbished in science last in 2020
  • exemplary personnel practice including salary progression and pension contributions
  • a work life balance that values individual happiness and fulfilment.

Please complete an application form which can be downloaded from our website www.arnewood.hants.sch.uk/vacancies. The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 17th May with interviews being held shortly thereafter

The Arnewood School is a brilliant place to work. We are a staff who are committed to providing the best outcomes we can for children. We believe we make a difference to the lives of young people. We are also mutually supportive and have a lot of fun – working with children is a fantastic occupation. Our philosophy is underpinned by personal growth for students and staff alike.

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About The Arnewood School

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The Arnewood School is a successful comprehensive school for students from 11-18 years old. Our students are a pleasure to work with; intellectually curious, empathetic, and fun, they continually challenge themselves and strive for great personal success. This is coupled with a body of dedicated and passionate staff who are driven to deliver the best possible provision to our students, to help them all overcome their personal challenges, to ensure all doors remain open to them, and to empower them to achieve their dreams. Our expectations are high and, as a result of a stimulating and enriching curriculum and our celebration of personal success and individual talents, students acquire skills of leadership and teamwork, become confident and enthusiastic learners, develop varied sporting, creative and academic talents, and are thoughtful and valuable citizens.

We seek to maintain a calm, happy and purposeful school environment based on an inclusive culture of mutual respect. Central to this is our partnership with parents which we know is crucial in helping students achieve their full potential. We are proud of the members of our community, our facilities, and believe that every student should and can excel whilst in our care.

Jamie Anderson

Headteacher

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