Job description

Head of IT and Business
Location:
Selby, North Yorkshire
Salary: MPS/UPS; £31,650 - £49,084 per annum

Start Date: Immediate

Are you an innovative and experienced teacher of IT and Business with the drive to lead a high-performing department?

GSL Education are seeking a Head of IT and Business to join the dedicated leadership team of an Ofsted rated “Outstanding” Secondary School in Selby, North Yorkshire.

Head of IT and Business Responsibilities:

  • Leading a small, committed team of subject specialists.
  • Designing and delivering an engaging and up-to-date curriculum in IT and Business.
  • Monitoring student performance and using data to inform teaching and interventions.
  • Promoting high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement.
  • Driving forward the vision of digital literacy and enterprise education across the school.
  • Supporting whole-school digital strategies and careers education related to Business and IT.

Head of IT and Business Requirements:

  • Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong background in teaching IT and/or Business Studies up to GCSE level (A-Level desirable but not essential).
  • Proven leadership or middle-management experience.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of current curriculum developments and educational technologies.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and team leadership skills.
  • Have an enhanced child workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service or are willing to process one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. 

For more information, or to apply for the role of Head of IT and Business in Selby, North Yorkshire please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.