Director of Computing & Media

Castleford Academy Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising currently of five schools: two secondary academies, one primary academy, one junior academy and one infant academy. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a geographic cluster within Wakefield.

Castleford Academy Trust is in a period of transition which will see the Trust grow significantly with the academies within Northern Ambition Academies Trust planning to join the trust during the academic year 2024/25. 

Castleford Academy Trust is committed to “working together to achieve excellence for all”. Within Castleford Academy Trust, in our pursuit of excellence, we work hard to ensure that no child is left behind. Castleford Academy Trust is an exceptional place to work and has a team of dedicated and committed staff. We strongly believe in developing and nurturing talent by providing opportunities for staff training and development.

Trust Director of Computing & Media

To start January 2025

Leadership Points 5-8

Actual salary: £54,156 - £58,325

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Computing & Media who can create an environment across the Trust where pupils and staff develop and maintain a passion for Computing teaching.

The appointed candidate will establish and maintain policies and practices which promote high achievement through effective teaching and learning.

You will:

·        Develop and articulate a coherent vision for Computing & Media showing a commitment to continuous improvement and short, medium and long term planning, in line with the Trust Development Plan.

·        Play a significant role in the formulation of subject specific development and improvement plans.

·        Support the delivery and implementation of the Trust IT strategy.

·        Provide leadership and support in the improvement of high standards of professional practice.

·        Contribute to the overall strategic direction and delivery of the Trust’s aims and objectives by providing advice, challenge, insights and experience that will be beneficial to the activity and development of the organisation.

·        Proactively devise and implement subject policies and procedures within relevant Trust policies.

You will be/have:

·      Qualified Teacher Status.

·      A degree (or equivalent) in a Computing related subject.

·      Experience of successfully leading a Computing department.

·      Excellent leadership and management skills, ensuring that areas of development amongst the team are identified and addressed effectively.

·      A track record of success in the teaching and learning of Computing.

·      Ability to lead people and motivate others to share and support the subject vision.

·      Ability to identify skills within the team and utilise those skills to the benefit of the Trust, individual and department.

·      A commitment to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies, promoting Science as a subject.

·      A commitment to Castleford Academy Trust’s vision and values.

The role will be based at Castleford Academy.

The deadline for applications is midday on 16th October 2024, with interviews taking place shortly after.

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Castleford Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy Trust, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to the CEO, Mr George Panayiotou at the Castleford Academy Trust address or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com

For further information on the Trust, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademytrust.com or email Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager at kirstytriplett@castlefordacademy.com