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Head of Business Studies and Computing

Head of Business Studies and Computing

Great Academy Ashton

Tameside

  • £25,714 - £41,604 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
TLR2B
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
8 December 2022

Job overview

Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester

Great Academy Ashton is part of Great Academies Education Trust

To Teach Age Range: 11-16

Head of Business Studies and Computing TLR2B

The Curriculum Leader will be responsible for and provide professional leadership and management for the Business and Computing Department in order to secure high-quality teaching and learning, effective use of resources, monitoring and tracking information to improve standards and achievements for all students.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach Business and Enterprise and Computing. At present, the position encompasses a timetable made up of predominantly Business Studies and Enterprise teaching with some Computing and is an ideal role for those looking to broaden their current leadership experience.

We are therefore looking for a highly effective teacher and inspirational leader who embraces creativity and is passionate about teaching to enable our students to succeed. On joining our school, the successful candidate will lead our committed and dedicated Business and Computing team. As part of the team, they will be expected to meet the teacher standards at all times to provide an exciting and inspiring learning experience for our young people.

In addition, they should be keen to engage in the wider life of our community school. The Academy has high expectations of all its staff. We are proud of our strategies to nurture and support staff and of the systems we have in place which recognise staff contributions that impact positively on the lives of young people and foster a culture of well-being and pride.

This is an exciting time to be joining the staff team here at Great Academy Ashton, as we continue to build year on year to a position of sustainable success, for our learners and staff, both now and in the future. The successful candidate will become part of a much wider team of staff across the Trust, with opportunities for collaboration, sharing good practice and skill development provided.

Great Academy Ashton would consider flexible working arrangements for the fulfilment of this post.

Great Academies Education Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date for applications Thursday 8th December 2022 at noon

Interviews to be held week commencing 12th December 2022

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About Great Academy Ashton

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GAA is a non-selective academy and wholly inclusive in ethos. Our partners include The Manchester United Foundation, local schools and businesses, and Tameside Council; together we make sure that GAA students have an unrivalled set of opportunities to broaden their experience and fulfil their ambitions.

We have an exceptional £43 million building and as you would expect, we are able to offer one of the most stimulating learning environments in the North West of England, with cutting edge facilities in each department. Outstanding sports, art, drama and music facilities are available to all students and are regularly used by our community too.

GAA prepares students for their futures by educating minds and developing character. Our students are Genuine, Respectful, Excellent and Achieve Together. I am very proud of all of them, and very proud to be part of the Ashton and Tameside communities.

Mr D Waugh – Principal

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