Head of ICT

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as a Head of ICT

The successful candidate will:

· Launch the alternative education model for Keys taking a strategic lead for ICT

· Assist the Headteacher with recruiting Tutors

· Design innovative ways to offer a bespoke curriculum based on individual needs incorporating online learning and face to face teaching where appropriate

· Work collaboratively with a wide range of Local Authorities across the country developing a high-quality provision with the future prospect of offering this to young people outside of our organisation

· Lead the development of the ICT SEND curriculum to embed across the group where necessary

· Act as a Lead Practitioner for the group offering support and guidance to ICT Teachers across our schools

· Work with our Headteachers to improve the Quality of Education across all of our schools

· Support students accessing alternative education including the design of a bespoke timetable

· Work with our specialist safeguarding advisors to ensure comprehensive safeguarding and personal development plans are in place

Our ideal candidate will have:

· Are expert in ICT curriculum across Primary and Secondary

· Have extensive experience supporting students with SEND

· Are qualified teachers holding QTS or QTLS

· Would like the opportunity to develop a new provision focused on supporting young people experiencing difficulty and disengaged from education.

· Extensive knowledge of safeguarding and the appropriate channels of support within local authorities 

· Experience within senior leadership teams would be advantageous

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

· NEST enhanced pension scheme

· Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Access to a blue light discount card

· Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

· Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

· Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 

· Life assurance

At AFLA:

As part of our ongoing growth, we are launching a new alternative learning environment to support young people currently unable to access educational settings; initially offering our 26 Independent schools a hybrid curriculum to support our young people. This will include a varied approach of teaching including online learning, in person tuition, support to access education again, outdoor learning via our activity centres and personal development. In addition to our schools, we have a large number of Children’s Residential Homes. A key part of the provision will be to work collaboratively with the residential team to ensure all young people at Keys are accessing education. 

We foresee the role mainly working from home with travel to our schools across the country. 

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.