Head of Digital Learning
Wetherby School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022 or January 2023
- Apply by:
- 18 May 2022
Job overview
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th May. Interviews will take place from Monday 23rd May.
The Post
Wetherby School are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Digital Learning to join our team from September 2022 or January 2023. This is a new role for the school and is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, imaginative and driven teacher to lead the digital strategy of the school.
Every member of staff at Wetherby School is committed to ensuring that all children are enabled to reach their full potential through passionate and innovative teaching. We therefore welcome applications from excellent teachers who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to inspire pupils of all abilities to develop their full potential in computing and digital learning. Applicants will join an innovative, forward-thinking and committed team.
Experience of teaching computing is essential, as is a thorough up-to-date knowledge and experience of digital learning. What is also important is your ability to interact and support children in a positive way to foster their enthusiasm for learning, and to have the skills and maturity required to take on the duties and responsibilities. Wetherby School has four forms in each year group and being a team player is vital.
The School
Wetherby School is a thriving and highly successful non-selective, independent school in Notting Hill with 360 boys, aged 2 ½ to 8. The school is heavily oversubscribed and extremely successful in securing pupils’ entry into the preparatory school of their choice. It is part of the Alpha Plus Group of schools, which is one of the country's leading educational groups.
Remuneration
The Alpha Plus Group has its own salary scale, which is above the Central London Maintained Scale. A salary at the appropriate point on the Teachers’ scale will be offered to the successful candidate and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Safeguarding
Wetherby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all Wetherby School staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and will have DBS clearance. This check will be carried out alongside other relevant pre-employment checks. References will be taken up and carefully checked.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders: Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf (alphaplusgroup.co.uk)
Attached documents
About Wetherby School
Wetherby School is based in Kensington and Chelsea, London. The independent pre-preparatory school admits boys aged 4-8. There are currently around 360 boys enrolled in the school, which occupies a listed townhouse.
In 2002, the school became part of the Alpha Plus Group. It was founded in 1951 and moved to its current location in 1971.
Headmaster
Paul David
Vision and values
Wetherby School provides a stimulating curriculum that gives boys a good educational grounding. Pupils are treated as individuals and are encouraged to reach their academic and personal potential.
The school offers high standards of learning and prepares students for education and life after pre-preparatory school. The curriculum is described as holistic and the school environment is traditional and safe.
ISI report
"The overall achievement of the boys is excellent, fulfilling the aims of the school to provide a stimulating, supportive and happy school that meets the individual needs of all the boys. They make excellent progress, doing full justice to their ability levels. The boys are very happy and contented and their overall success is promoted by the effective teaching, by their own very positive attitudes, and by the breadth and demands of their curricular and extra-curricular experiences."
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