Head of IT

Head of IT

T1 – T9 (£28,000 - £43,685)

Plus, TLR 2b £5,023

1.0 FTE

Permanent Contract

Required 01/09/2023

Are you passionate about helping every child succeed and improve their life chances?

Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people?

Will you offer children the opportunity to experience “life in all its fullness” by doing what it takes, no matter what their starting point or social challenges?

If so, Bury Church of England High School would love to hear from you!

Bury C of E High School has recently joined the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Canon Slade School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

We are looking to recruit a Head of IT on a permanent basis, starting 01/09/2023.

Main Duties:

•  To provide professional leadership and management for the subject
• To be a role model to members of the department, demonstrating excellent teaching and learning in their own practice and providing innovative curriculum thinking to drive the curriculum forward in all linked subjects
• To raise standards across the subject in Teaching and Learning and Curriculum leading to better outcomes for all.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• has an enthusiasm for Information Technology which motivates and supports other staff and encourages a shared understanding of the contribution I.T. can make to all aspects of pupils’ lives
• has a clear vision for the future of the department and strategies for achieving it
• be an enthusiastic and innovative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards within a successful department.
• be an excellent classroom practitioner
• have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and be able and willing to teach across the whole age and ability range
• quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues
• actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
• understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
• demonstrate personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people

In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Application information:

For more information visit our website www.burychurch.bury.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing hr@burychurch.bury.sch.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form and email to recruitment@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk – please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing date: 9am Friday 03rd February 2023

Interviews: Tuesday 14th February 2023