Current Vacancies

Full Time position

Starting Date: 1st September 2024

 

“The leadership of teaching is very well developed so that staff are well supported to improve their practice. As a result, staff blossom, including those new to the profession”

“OUTSTANDING in all areas” – Ofsted 2017 and 2023

Guildford County School are excited to be recruiting to this new role of Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for Digital Transformation, to join the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team as well as to teach up to and including A Level in their subject area. The successful candidate will lead the school in all aspects of digital development, including the formulation and implementation of the school’s Digital Transformation Strategy.

This new role will provide leadership in developing and driving forwards digital initiatives across the curriculum, ensuring that they are aligned with the whole school objectives and development plan. The successful candidate will work alongside all members of the Leadership Team and across the school in moving forward this key element of education in the 21st Century. A capable and enthusiastic trainer and proven leader, you will be able to enthuse, inspire and encourage staff to be inventive and experimental in their use of digital technology in the classroom.

Whilst the specific nature of this vacancy relates to Digital Transformation, at Guildford County School we are committed to ensuring the full and rounded development of colleagues working at this level. As such, we seek to rotate colleagues around these roles when the time is right for the team, in order to give the best possible career opportunities to our Assistant Heads and also to gain fresh skills and ideas for the school. For your interest, we currently have three Assistant Headteachers – AHT Learning and Teaching; AHT Progress and Logistics (responsible for the day to day running of the organisation and for ensuring that we are progress data rich); AHT Director of Sixth Form.

Strong academic results, great teamwork and a drive for excellence set this school apart. Our students and staff benefit from exceptional community links and are widely praised for their passion and dedication.

The successful applicant will have strong subject knowledge, and be a reflective practitioner who embraces emerging technologies, as well as the enthusiasm to contribute to all other aspects of school life.

In return Guildford County School can offer you:

- Use of Gym facilities;

- Access to Childcare Vouchers;

- Attractive pension;

- Free onsite parking that is close to the thriving town centre of Guildford;

- Supportive and collegiate working environment.

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

For further information or to download an application form, please click the link below. We also warmly encourage you to watch our short recruitment film ‘Join The Team’ to get a sense of what it is like to work at our school – https://www.guildfordcounty.co.uk/643/current-vacancies. You may also wish to contact our HR officer, Sarah Mackenzie to find out more or to arrange a visit to the school (01483 504089 or email recruitment@guildfordcounty.co.uk).

Closing date: 9am, Monday 26th February 2024

Interviews: Wednesday, 28th February 2024

Applications may be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint prior to the closing date.

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