Head of Information Technology

Head of IT Application: Apply by 9.00am, Monday 20th May 2024 We would advise applying early for this role as interviews may take place prior to the closing date Start: September 2024 Salary: MPS/UPS/TLR2 + up to £5,000 Recruitment & Retention Location: Kent Contract: Permanent (Full Time/Part Time Negotiable)Hadlow Rural Community SchoolHadlow Rural Community School is a unique school, combining a traditionally academic curriculum with a challenging Land-based specialism. As the only specialised Land-based school in the country, our students have the opportunity to not only study for the highest academic grades but also to participate in a wide variety of life-enhancing and enriching experiences, working in a beautiful outdoor environment in areas such as agriculture, horticulture, animal care and countryside management. We wish to appoint a dynamic, innovative and exceptional Head of IT. The successful candidate will join and lead a strong department and will possess the ambition and expertise to play a key part in the continuing success of the School. The ability to teach a second subject would be advantageous, although not a necessity. This is an exciting post for an excellent practitioner and offers an outstanding opportunity for career progression (70%+ of leadership positions appointed internally in the last 5 years). The role provides the perfect opportunity for a candidate wishing to take their next career steps in leadership within a small and supportive environment or, for more experienced candidates, it will provide the opportunity to take on more responsibilities supporting any potential aspirations for senior leadership in the future. If you feel that you are a highly motivated, inspirational teacher who has the expertise and experience to play a vital part in the future of our School then we would very much like to hear from you.Benefits of Working at HRCSThe Trustee’s and Senior Leadership Team at HRCS are very aware of the significant contribution that colleagues bring to the school and the importance of providing a positive, supportive and productive working environment. This is epitomised through our vision and values and the daily interactions between staff, students and parents. Student conduct is exemplary and based on high expectations and mutual respect; poor behaviour is not tolerated. Career development and progression for those staff with leadership aspirations is prioritised and the school has a strong track record of supporting colleagues in achieving their career goals. All staff are highly valued, with wellbeing represented as a standing agenda item on all meetings, and working groups regularly meeting to review common practices and workload considerations.• Working within an idyllic rural setting • Welcoming environment • Competitive Salary • Enhanced M6 & UPS Payscales • Differentiated Appraisal Targets • Reduced Directed Time (50 hours) • Staff Loyalty days • Paid leave for key life events • Benenden Health Insurance • Wellbeing weeks—3.30pm closure • Comprehensive Induction • Personalised CPD • Aspirational Leadership Support • Funded NPQ’s/Higher Level training • Access to Teacher Training • Small Class Sizes • Headteacher & SLT open door policy • SLT Staff Wellbeing Champion • Priority within school admissions criteria • Access to school car • Electric Car Chargers • Free Parking • Free Duty Meals • Free Tea and Coffee • Sick Pay • Pension Contributions • Support Line • Occupational Health Support • Staff Social Events • Staff wellbeing & workload group • Kent RewardsHead of Information TechnologyWe are looking for a subject leader who will take the lead responsibility for providing leadership and management for IT across the school to secure:High-quality teaching Effective use of resources Improved standards of learning and achievement for allDuties and Responsibilities will include:Strategic DirectionCurriculum DevelopmentLeading and Managing StaffEfficient and Effective Deployment of ResourcesSafeguardingFinding out more about HRCS:We know that applying for a position and starting employment at a new school can be a big step, and therefore it is very important for us that candidates have a good understanding of our school and are able to make a judgement, for themselves, on the excellent working environment and the support provided at HRCS.We are therefore always extremely happy to provide personalised tours of the school and arrange opportunities to meet staff and students to ask questions and support your interest in working at HRCS.Similarly, should you require any further details on any role within the school or would like an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please contact the PA to the Headteacher via email on ##### or via 01732 498120.Hadlow Rural Community School is committed tosafeguardingand promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
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