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Head of Digital and Cyber (Associate SLT)

SGS Berkeley Green UTC

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Join South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust and be part of educating the workforce of the future, whilst receiving training and development to support your transition into an exciting new career.

We’re really keen to hear from enthusiastic, committed potential employees of the future. For our part, we will provide you with a rewarding career and the development and support you need to make this transition successful.

You will become part of the SGS family, which includes other schools within the Trust and SGS College.

Many valuable staff benefits. Including:

  • Free Parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted shopping benefits
  • Excellent Pension Schemes: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for Corporate staff and Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for academic staff
  • Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources via SGS College’s occupational health portal.

What support is available to me?

You will be invited to attend our comprehensive induction programme and get up to date with all statutory and mandatory training. You will be entitled to a selection of training and development opportunities to support your professional and personal development.

Digital and Cyber subjects are at the very heart of our school. Our students are highly-motivated; the vast majority take digital qualifications and our resources are second-to-none. We are an NCSC CyberFirst Gold school with fantastic employer engagement and destinations for students are in the top ten nationally.

Head of Digital and Cyber (Associate SLT)

Salary:       SGSAT Pay Scale (£26,001 – £41,610) depending upon experience

plus TLR:   £4,677

 

Contract Term: Permanent                                    Start date: September 2022

Contract Type: Full-time

 

Digital and Cyber subjects are at the very heart of our school.  Our students are highly-motivated; the vast majority take digital qualifications and our resources are second-to-none.  We are an NCSC CyberFirst Gold school with fantastic employer engagement and destinations for students are in the top ten nationally.  In other words, if you are a Digital specialist with talent and ambition, this is the place for you.

SGS Berkeley Green UTC opened in September 2017 with outstanding facilities, in a state-of-the-art building.  We provide specialist, high quality technical and academic education for 14-19 students with a strong interest in Engineering and Digital Technologies including Cyber Security. We are committed to developing our students into the Engineers and Digital Technology experts of tomorrow by working closely with our employer partners to deliver an exciting and industry relevant curriculum.

 

We are looking to appoint a highly-skilled and enthusiastic Head of Digital to join our Team. Our current curriculum includes:

 

 

  • A Level Computer Science
  • GCSE Computer Science
  • BTEC Level 2 Digital Information Technology
  • BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Production
  • Cambridge Technicals Level 3 in IT
  • BTEC Level 3 Computing (cyber-focused pathway)
  • BTEC Level 3 Esports

 

 

 

You will lead an experienced, expert team of Digital specialists and represent your subject area, as well as strategic development of IT, as an Associate member of the Senior Leadership Team.  The role will grow as the school grows.

 

The timetable of the successful candidate will be matched to their areas of experience or expertise but you should expect to teach key-stage 4 and 5. In addition, there is the opportunity to be involved in wider initiatives including the NCSC Cyber Schools Hub and the UTC Cyber Group.

 

We require a colleague who has:

 

  • A passion for their subject and the ability to link learning to the real world;
  • A proven track record of impact in the classroom at KS4 and KS5;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • A willingness to contribute to all aspects of UTC life.

 

Do you want to work in a school where everyone truly values your subject?

Can you support our students to become the wealth creators and idea generators of the future?

If so, this is your opportunity to make your mark. Come and join us on our journey!

 

Closing Date: Monday 25 April

Interviews:  to be confirmed

 

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Date Posted: 01/04/2022

Deadline for applications: 25/04/2022

Location: SGS Berkeley Green UTC

Start date: 01/09/2022

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