About This Role
We are seeking an outstanding and forward-thinking educator to lead digital transformation in teaching and learning across our Prep School.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the School’s Academic Leadership Team, helping to shape the strategic development of teaching and learning through the purposeful and creative use of technology.
The school is the largest stand-alone independent prep school in the UK, educating over 700 pupils from Nursery to Year 6, including more than 370 pupils in the Prep School (Years 3 to 6). Our scale and ambition provide a unique opportunity for an educational leader to develop innovative practice that has meaningful impact across a large and vibrant learning community.
Over the past two years the school has introduced a 1:1 iPad programme in Years 3 to 6, alongside significant investment in digital infrastructure, learning platforms and staff development. All teachers are Apple Teachers, classrooms are equipped with Apple TVs, and pupils benefit from a well-developed digital ecosystem supported by Jamf device management, Showbie as the learning platform and a strong digital infrastructure across the campus.
The next phase of our journey is to embed technology thoughtfully and creatively across the curriculum, ensuring it enhances pedagogy, deepens learning and fosters collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
The successful candidate will:
Lead the strategic development of digital learning across the Prep School
Support colleagues in embedding technology effectively within their teaching
Contribute to the development of the school’s digital ecosystem and operational systems
Teach Computing in the Prep School
Support the school’s ambition to become a sector-leading Apple Distinguished School
This role would suit an excellent classroom practitioner who combines strong pedagogical understanding with a passion for innovation, and who is excited by the opportunity to shape the next phase of digital learning within a large and ambitious prep school.
In return, the school offers:
A highly supportive and collaborative academic environment
Significant investment in digital learning and infrastructure
Excellent opportunities for professional development
The opportunity to lead innovation in teaching and learning at scale
SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
To adhere to all School policies and procedures, especially those relating to Pupils, Health and Safety, Equality of Opportunity and Human Resources, and the Financial Regulations and Procedures.
Please note we cannot accept CVs. We only accept applications via My New Term.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview, teach a computing lesson, present to the Executive Management Team on a given topic and lead a short staff development session to a small group of teaching staff. There will also be an opportunity to tour the school on the day.
Please note, we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are listed within the job descriptions.
All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post. The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and from the School.
The Blue Coat School is an equal opportunities employer. This role is targeted at applicants who have not previously applied.