An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative Head of Computing and Business to join our team at Pendle Education Trust based at Colne Primet Academy. This is a particularly exciting time to join the Trust; as we go through many positive changes with a real emphasis on student success. Colne Primet Academy is a growing school, with increasing numbers on roll due to the school's success, leading to the creation of this position. Working for an Academy Trust that's sponsored by Nelson and Colne College, an Outstanding local education provider; this is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and determined teacher to join an establishment where they can have a real impact on student aspirations and success. Delivering 11-16 Computing and/or Business provision, the ideal candidate will be a dynamic practitioner who promotes and upholds the same high expectations as the Trust and its students. With a focus on sharing good practice, they will be committed to their own continuous professional development, and will engage enthusiastically with our quality processes to ensure that our students receive an outstanding experience. Pendle Education Trust offers unparalleled staff benefits including fantastic professional development opportunities. Championing success and building student confidence, this post offers a real opportunity for someone with contagious enthusiasm to inspire, and make a difference. Key duties include: Design and develop the computing and business curriculum, leading this across the Curriculum Area to raise the teaching practice of all members of staff and therefore raise student standards and progress. To be a model of excellent practice, maintaining a clear focus on outstanding delivery to learners ensuring a centre of best practice and excellence To take a lead role, working closely with the senior leadership team and other curriculum leaders in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practice that lead to school improvement To develop, monitor and evaluate quality assurance processes to ensure the highest possible standards. To research and evaluate innovative curricular practices and draw on research outcomes and other sources of external evidence to inform own practice and that of colleagues The ideal candidate will have: Qualified Teacher Status with substantial experience of teaching Computing / Business at secondary level A degree in a relevant subject area. Successful teaching experience in a relevant subject area. Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and changes in GCSE specifications as a result of GCSE reform. Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers to facilitate effective links between home and school Grade – MPS/UPS; plus TLR 2.3 Salary – £30,000-£46,525; plus TLR £7,368 Term – Full Time, but Part Time applications will also be considered Perm/FTC – Permanent Required – 1 st January 2024, or sooner if possible Closing Date – Monday 2 nd October, 9am Interview Date – date between 5 th – 13 th October to be confirmed To find out more about this role, please download the following documents – CPA Head of Computing and Business – Advert and CPA Head of Computing and Business – Job Description (1) To apply for this role, please click on the apply button on the right to complete the online application form or download the form below and return to ****** PET-New-Application-Form-2022 #J-18808-Ljbffr