Subject Leader - ICT & Computer Science

Inspirational ICT and Champion Computing Leader?

Required for January 2018 or ASAP:

Subject Leader – ICT & Computer Science  (MPS/UPS + TLR 2A)    

Our aspiration is to be great in all that we do.  Are you a great teacher & leader or aspire to be one?  If so, Preston School is the right school for you!

We are a Business & Enterprise Academy that aspires to embody our strapline of ‘Bringing Learning to Life & Life to Learning’ for every student every day. We place a large emphasis on the development of character and personality of our students, alongside a relentless drive for improving progress in all of the subjects that they study. 

We aim to be GREAT in everything that we do. Our student body are wonderful to work with and visitors to the school regularly comment upon the great learning environment within the school, personified by the excellent relationships between students and staff. We firmly believe in the core BASICs that the students are asked to follow, and we recognise that teaching is made easier when students are engaged with their learning - as ours are.

ICT & Computer Science are popular subjects at Preston at both KS3 & KS4. It is an exciting time to lead and teach in the department as we increase the number of specialist teachers to cope with the large demand at KS4. There is huge leadership support for all staff at the school and the successful candidate would be well-nurtured as we all work towards making Preston School even greater. 

We are looking for a great person with vision and drive to lead and teach in the department. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and talented teacher who is looking to make a difference in this exciting leadership role.

We would love to receive your application if you are:

• passionate about teaching ICT & Computing and aspire for Preston School to be GREAT
• dedicated to enhancing the learning and lives of our students
• ambitious with high expectations of all, including yourself 
• an excellent team member with the capacity to lead across the department & the school
• committed to continually improving as a teacher & leader

Information on the school and posts can be accessed from www.prestonschool.co.uk/vacancies 

Both posts are subject to two references along with enhanced DBS check from Criminal Record Bureau and medical history check. If you would like to visit us prior to applying then please contact Shelley Thorne, Personnel Officer, on the email below.

Please apply by downloading the application form from http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/subject-leader-ict-computer-science/ or the school’s website and return completed with a covering letter addressed to Gregg Morrison, Principal, to SThorne@educ.somerset.gov.uk 

Closing date:  9am on Monday 25th September 2017

Provisional interview date:  Thursday 5th October 2017