Director of IT

About this Role

TITLE: Director of IT

SALARY: MPR / UPR plus TLR1 (Teaching and Learning Responsibility) currently, £9,893

CONTRACT: Permanent

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Headteacher, via Assistant Principal (Raising Aspirations)

EFFECTIVE FROM: January 2025 or earlier if available

Chantry Academy is a thriving and ambitious school, rated 'Good' by Ofsted and warmly supported by our local community, parents, and carers. In September 2024, we will be oversubscribed for the eighth consecutive year, a testament to our reputation as the first-choice school in the area.

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Head of Computing to join our team and lead the development of this crucial curriculum area. At Chantry Academy, computing is a cornerstone of our educational approach, with all students engaging in computing studies throughout KS3, and many opting to pursue Computing at GCSE.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Head of Department to contribute to the ongoing success of our large and thriving academy. The ideal candidate will share our ethos, curriculum design, and pedagogy, working collaboratively with teachers and leaders to ensure exceptional outcomes for our students.

In this role, you will oversee the management and strategic direction of the computing curriculum, striving for positive and impactful results for our students. You will also have a whole-academy responsibility for the Digital Ecosystem. A proven track record of exemplary teaching that inspires and empowers students to excel is essential for this position.

This opportunity is ideally suited for a highly qualified individual with a genuine passion for computing and a commitment to fostering academic excellence.

If you share our vision and our five core beliefs, we would love to hear from you. This is no ordinary role – we strive to attract extraordinary people. We anticipate a strong field and reserve the right to move quickly for the right candidate.

You will:

• ·         Be vision aligned with our approach to curriculum and teaching.
• ·         Have genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
• ·         Have up-to-date knowledge in the curriculum area.
• ·         Be motivated to continually improve standards and achieve excellence.

In return we will offer you:-

• A thriving, innovative learning community, committed to excellence.
• welcoming community of professionals
• Extensive support and development opportunities.  
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●   Full details can be found in the attached documents:

• Job Description

For further details, and informal discussion with Craig DCunha, Executive Headteacher, or to plan to visit the academy, please contact klambert@chantryacademy.org or telephone 01473 687181.

The academy reserves the right to interview suitably qualified candidates ahead of the interview date.