Start Date: September 2023

Permanent 

The Priory Federation is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Secondary Computing Hub Coordinator and secondary Computer Science teacher to join our team in delivering high-impact CPD for existing and aspiring computing teachers and driving student outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity that has become available due to the promotion of the current post holder.

As the Secondary Computing Hub Coordinator, you will split your time between teaching three days per week (0.6FTE) and coordinating the wider computing offer in county two days per week (0.4FTE). As a highly successful multi-academy trust, we hold a number of DfE contracts including the Computing Hub and the Science Learning Partnership.

We pride ourselves on making a difference through collaboration and innovation and you will work alongside Primary Computing, SLP and the Professional Learning colleagues.

This post would suit a teacher looking for the next stage in their career.

You will benefit from training as a STEM Learning Professional Development Lead and will be supported with a suite of training materials and resources and will gain accreditation as a STEM Learning Professional Development Lead.

The successful candidate will be a team player, able to work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver CPD that is innovative, engaging, and tailored to the needs of teachers in Lincolnshire. They will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with schools, teachers, and other stakeholders.

As the Secondary Computing Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for contacting and visiting schools around Lincolnshire to support their development in the Computer Science curriculum, to offer subject support and facilitate training to introduce or enhance Computer Science at GCSE. They will have a passion for computing and education, and be committed to ensuring that all teachers have the skills and knowledge they need to deliver high-quality computing education to their students.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is an established and supportive MAT.  Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways.  We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.

Keen to find out more? A visit to the Trust’s offices would be warmly welcomed.  Please feel free to make an appointment by contacting our Recruitment Administrator by email:  Prioryrecruitment@prioryacademies.co.uk.

As well as annual salary progression within the advertised range, we also offer the following benefits:

·         Working from home policy

·         Excellent employer pension contribution

·         Wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym membership and offers at local gyms, registration on various discount platforms, including Discount for Teachers (inclusive of support staff).

·         Free on-site parking at all academy sites

·         Cycle to Work Scheme

·         Free eye examination and discount on glasses.

The job description and person specification can be found in the attachments.  

Please select Apply online to begin your application. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For expressions of interest from colleagues within the Trust, please complete the internal application form on the Trust website at The Priory Federation of Academies Trust - Internal Application Form (prioryacademies.co.uk)

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position, you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.