Head of Department

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, ManchesterInternal Job Title: Director of Learning - Computer Science/ITStrategic Direction and Development

Devise and implement a development plan for the Departmental staff with clear annual targets using up to date performance data.

Develop, demonstrate and disseminate across school a range of strategies for outstanding learning and teaching to raise the achievement of the subject, and of different students.

Sustain and enhance attainment in designated subjects within the Department by embedding innovative assessment for learning tools.

Develop and manage the introduction of new and revised curricula.

Assist in the development of teaching staff, providing support where necessary.

Plan, support and deliver intervention and enrichment programmes outside of school hours to support learning and achievement by all students.

Demonstrate commitment to professional development of self and others by undertaking and leading professional learning provision.

Liaise with a range of educational partners within school and beyond to support the progress and attainment of students within the Department.

Actively engage with parents to ensure students learning extends to their home life.

You will have:

A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.

The ability to teach to GCSE standard.

The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.

Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.

Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.