Head of IT & Business

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for Business and IT education? Robert Napier School is seeking an exceptional individual to join our dynamic team as the Head of Department for Business and IT. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of our students, inspire a love for these subjects, and drive innovation in teaching and learning.

As the Head of Department for Business and IT, you will lead a team of passionate teachers and guide the strategic direction of these subjects. You will have the opportunity to shape the curriculum, drive innovation in teaching practices, and inspire students to excel in the fields of Business and IT.

Robert Napier School seeks to redefine what is possible in education: by insisting on the highest standards of behaviour; by delivering a well-planned and inclusive curriculum well; and by providing our students with a compelling aspiration-raising ethos we seek to transform the future of students in our community. We believe in providing an education that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing global society.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to join a supportive, friendly department who are committed to achieving high standards across all stages of the curriculum. You can look forward to joining a great working environment where students are bought in to the school’s ethos and typically work with great enthusiasm, diligence, and gratitude towards their teachers.

The successful candidate will have:

• a track record of raising attainment
• a track record of outstanding teaching across all Key Stages
• proven ability and enthusiasm to motivate students and staff
• the ability to raise expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities
• an understanding of effective strategies for urban schools
• a desire to share experiences and good practice with colleagues.

In return, we offer you:

• an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• two-week, half-term break in October
• cycle to work scheme

Please visit Our Vacancies | Beyond Schools Trust for a full job description and application form. Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to careers@beyondschools.co.uk

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Conor McVeigh via email  cmcveigh@robertnapier.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications. 

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.