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Head of Faculty Computing and Technology

Head of Faculty Computing and Technology

Heartlands High School

Haringey

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Salary:
L7-11 (inner London rate)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2021
Apply by:
12 May 2021

Job overview

Heartlands High School, part of the Heartlands Community Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

Head of Faculty Computing and Technology

Closing Date: 10 a.m. on Wednesday 12th May 2021

Salary: L7-11 (inner London rate)

Location: Haringey

Contract type: Full time

Contract term: Permanent

Start date: 1st September 2021

Heartlands High School has the opportunity to invite a colleague interested in leading our Computing and Technology faculty

An ambitious and inspiring professional, you believe that teaching is about transforming lives and futures. It’s about ensuring that every pupil, whatever their background or level of ability, enjoys the support they need to achieve exceptional results. So, join our team – and enjoy the support you need to make that difference. Bring your talents to Heartlands High School

We can offer you

● A very positive working environment

● The support of a highly committed and professional staff team

● Exceptional professional development opportunities

● 5 computing suites across the school, with an additional Mac suite

● All suites are routinely upgraded to meet the needs of our students

● Each corridor has its own portable devices that can be used in each classroom

● Excellent design and technology facilities, including a large workshop with laser cutter and 3D printer and a full suite of tools and machinery.

● A textiles and graphics room, and a food technology room.

We are driven by ambition: a clear ambition to deliver results as we combine our strong ethos and culture. We’re also committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our teaching staff and support staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust. You’ll find high expectations here too. We expect the kind of exemplary behaviour that allows our teachers to do their jobs as effectively as they can.

With state-of-the-art facilities, Heartlands High School is oversubscribed and a first-choice school for parents and students in the local community. Our intake is diverse and is a real reflection of the community that we serve. Our ethos is captured in the acronym SEARCH; School Matters, Effort, Achievement, Character and High Aspirations. These values drive all we do and are core to our success. Our aspirations for this community are high and we want our students to have access to the very best education.

If you would like to find out more about the position, we would love to talk to you

For further information, please contact our HR department at HR@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk

Unfortunately, we are unable to show candidates around during this time but we are happy to answer any questions that you may have or have a Zoom conversation with you.

You can access some virtual tours and our prospectus on our website at www.heartlands.haringey.sch.uk

Completed applications forms, with a covering letter addressed to Mrs Elen Roberts, Headteacher, should be submitted via Tes portal by the latest 10 a.m. on Wednesday 12th May 2021.  Interviews will take place on 14th May 2021.

NB:  Please note that CV's or incomplete application forms will not be considered. Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted by the school. Applications may be considered whilst the posts are being advertised. Heartlands Community Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. We advise early applications are submitted.

To apply today please click on "Quick Apply"

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About Heartlands High School

Our amazing school is looking for people with high aspirations, the desire to achieve and succeed – both for themselves and the students, but also for the community and their colleagues. This means we’re looking for creative thinkers, inspiring individuals and team players.

Part of SEARCH Education Trust, Heartlands High School is located within Wood Green, Haringey.  We opened as  a new school in September 2010 in state-of–the-art facilities.  We are now oversubscribed and a first choice school for parents and students in the local community.  Our intake is diverse and is a real reflection of the community that we serve.  Our aspirations for this community are high and we want our students to have access to the very best education.

Our vision for the school is simple.  We want our students to obtain a commitment to learning through achieving outstanding learning, outstanding partnerships and an outstanding ethos.  We expect our students to achieve higher than the national average results and we support them in getting there.

The ethos within the school is consistently recognized as a strength, supported through SEARCH.  We teach our students that school matters, that the effort is essential, that achievement will carry them forward, that active citizenship matters and that none of this can be achieved without the highest of aspirations.

SEARCH staff are rewarded through access to a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to;

  • Continuous professional development
  • Teacher training programme (Early Career Teacher/Teach First /Schools Direct /Apprentice)
  • Leadership programmes
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Tech Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • GP helpline service
  • Season ticket loans
  • Generous annual leave
  • Benefits/ discounts platform
  • Health and Wellbeing events/ resources
  • Access to onsite fitness sessions
  • Flexible working options
  • Family Friendly Policies
  • Employer pension contribution

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Support and development:

At Heartlands, we use School IP to track and support training and ongoing CPD. Depending on your need and level of experience, you will be placed on a training pathway.

The CPD plan is released in September each year and includes a range of internal training sessions before and after school as well as on inset days.

Examples of supported external training:

• NPQSL
• NPQML
• NPQH
• Outstanding Teacher Programme
• Developing Teacher Programme
• Exam Moderation Training.

Please review our website and twitter feed for all the latest news and views from HHS including our relevant policies including Safeguarding and child protection as well as data and privacy statements https://heartlands.haringey.sch.uk/about-us/policies/

Heartlands High School, Part of SEARCH Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

NOTE: It is an offence to apply for a role if the person is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. (Legislation.gov.uk - section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006)

In line with KCSIE updates, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates.

Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.

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