Director of Faculty – Business & Information Technology

Are you looking for a new challenge at an incredibly exciting time for our school?

If so, this role could be for you!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational leader to join our already established Business and Information Technology teams as Director of Faculty.

As Director of Faculty, you will take a lead role in the leadership of the team alongside the management of the faculty. The successful individual will be expected to teach either Business and/or Information Technology across all Key Stages.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a proven track record to continue to build on the excellent practices already established within the departments.

You will need to strive to demonstrate, embed and uphold the school’s PRIDE core values of Positivity, Resilience, Integrity, Dignity and Equality in order to support the character development of all students

We are seeking a driven individual who shares our vision of a quality education for all students, and is committed to joining us on our journey to “Outstanding”. The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring students through their passion for the subject, and have a firm belief in the potential of all students.

Whether you are ambitious for progression, or determined to be an outstanding classroom practitioner, this school is the place for you!

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and experienced hardworking team of staff
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Enthusiastic, friendly and talented students
• The opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi academy Trust

You will need to:

• be able to teach all key stages with clear, positive impact on student achievement
• possess good behaviour management skills, working and understanding the key Health and Safety requirements
• be a good and effective communicator at all levels
• be open minded, creative, and inspirational in your style of teaching
• commit to working collaboratively with colleagues and students
• utilise a variety of teaching methods and ensure that your lessons are suitably challenging and engaging for all students

Applications

To apply for the role please download the application form from the vacancy page on https://www.zenithmultiacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/, completed applications should be submitted to recruitment@zmat.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

You must complete the application form fully and give details of all employment, training and gaps in employment since leaving secondary school to the present day. Any additional information, which you wish to bring to the notice of the selection panel should be included in your letter of application (supporting statement). Please ensure you say why and how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your letter of application. Full job description and person specification can be found at the end of this pack.

Shortlisted applicants may be screened prior to interview by checking social media sites. The purpose of such screening will be to ascertain whether a candidate demonstrates appropriate conduct, behaviour and suitability for employment in a school environment.

Closing Date: 17th November 2024

If you have any queries, wish to discuss the role informally or undertake a visit to the Trust, please do not hesitate to contact us via email recruitment@zmat.co.uk or telephone 01702 426744.

We look forward to receiving your application. You will be notified of your application status within two weeks of the vacancy closing date.