Teacher of Computing/ ICT/ HOD
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Merton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + TLR Depending on Experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 12 March 2021
Job overview
Details Head of Computing/ICT with responsibility for IT across the curriculum
Location St Marks Academy
Contract term Permanent
Full time/Part time Full time Permanent
Pay range Main Teachers Pay Scale (TLR dependent on experience)
Reporting to Vice Principal
Closing date Friday 12th March – 12 pm
Interview date Friday 19th March
Notes Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. St Marks Academy reserves the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
Message from Department
Are you an exceptional middle leader who is able to drive outcomes within a department and at a wider school level?
Are you an innovative practitioner who can design an engaging responsive curriculum?
Are you excited about raising outcomes in a vibrant urban school?
From September 2021, St Marks Academy is looking for a creative practitioner to lead the development of Computing and ICT and provide our students with exceptional outcomes. As the Head of Computing/ICT you will drive the development of an exciting digital curriculum from KS3 to KS5, including driving outcomes across the department. You will lead by example, supporting and empowering your department’s teachers, staff and pupils to achieve to the best of their ability. The role will include leading Computing/ICT and managing Business Studies, as well as the opportunity to develop ICT across the curriculum and drive digital literacy in the Academy.
How to Apply
Please fill out an application form and send it to our HR team on hr@stmarksacademy.org.uk. If you have any questions, please do email us or call the school on 020 8648 6627.
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About St Mark's Church of England Academy
- St Mark's Church of England Academy
- Acacia Road, Mitcham
- Surrey
- CR4 1SF
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
St Mark’s C of E Academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-18 academy situated in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. The school was inspected by Ofsted in February 2023 and remains consistently 'Good', with her majesty's inspectors determining that there is substantial evidence to demonstrate that the school could be re-graded to Outstanding, within the next 24 months.
The Academy really does have much to celebrate. We are the first secondary school in London to be awarded the prestigious International Values Quality Mark in recognition of the manner in which our values of love, hope and trust permeate all our work. ‘The school’s provision for the personal development and welfare of pupils is outstanding. It is highly enriching and supportive and focuses on ‘values in action’. Pupils are confident, thoughtful and articulate.’ (Ofsted 2017)
Our vision at St Mark’s is to raise the achievement and life chances of our students and to serve our community by providing access to a range of activities, first class resources and opportunities. As a Church of England Academy, we encourage development of our students’ moral and spiritual well-being as much as their academic success. We are inclusive of all faiths, as well as none, and support unity between different religions, cultures and beliefs.
All our students are individuals and every student is valued for their uniqueness and the skills and aptitudes they bring to the Academy. A key strength of St Mark's is the very aptitudes they bring to the Academy. A key strength of St Mark's is the very high quality relationships that exist between members of a highly diverse school community- the Academy has a strong set of values shared by all. The Academy is situated in extensive grounds in a pleasant green field location with first class resources for success. Our specialisms in Science and Performing Arts support our students to develop confidence, understanding and skills in these areas and beyond into the broader curriculum.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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