Discover what we can offer you
Would you like to
work nine days but be paid for ten? What
really sets The Highcrest Academy apart is our teachers: their passion drives
our progress and transforms the way we think and work and in return, we are
committed to their well-being and mental health. We understand the pressures that working in
education can place on individuals and are always looking for ways to improve
working conditions and offer our staff incentives that are not always available
in education.
From September
2024, we will be implementing a 9-day working fortnight for all staff. The
premise is simple, you will work nine days but be paid for ten, using the tenth
day to ‘reset’, and thus giving you the opportunity to manage your work-life
balance more effectively. You will also
enjoy a Wellness Day to relax and unwind every year in addition to school
holidays.
In addition, we
offer significant investment in your professional development and the
possibility of onsite accommodation if you need to relocate. You can also
expect facilities that are second to none, including an excellent canteen, gym
and coffee shop, but above all, you will relish the satisfaction of
transforming futures and helping our students overcome obstacles to experience
life to the full.
Take your career to the next level
As the only all
ability academy in Buckinghamshire, we do whatever it takes to tackle
disadvantage and provide an outstanding education to everyone. Our innovative
curriculum is as diverse as our student community and is purpose-designed to
release the potential of academic high-flyers and those with SEN alike. You can join us as you take your career to
the next level.
Explore the opportunity
The Highcrest Academy seeks an experienced, innovative and
charismatic Head of Business/IT looking to join a happy and motivated team
of teaching specialists.
We have strong and established links with local industry and
international companies to enthuse our students about the global business
environment. Can you inspire your staff and lead them to bring
industry and business to life within the classroom?
Business Studies and Computing courses are offered at Key Stage
3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The academy offers a broad range of Business
and Computing courses and has a particularly strong and popular Sixth Form
Business Studies programme. The number of Sixth Form students taking the
subject has grown year on year. Our new Sixth Form centre offers
state of the art facilities. It is used extensively by students
studying Business Studies and Computer Science in Key Stage 5. We
have an established Young Enterprise Club as well as the Business and Computing
lunchtime
The role would suit best an experienced practitioner who can
offer to teach Business; however, for the right candidate, we will consider
anyone who could offer to teach any of the following subjects: Business, IT and
Computer Science - including any combination of them.
Business/IT is a successful department, constantly striving
to meet the needs of our students, and has a commitment to continuous school
improvement. We believe that our Heads of Department have a pivotal role
in inspiring and challenging pupils of every ability in every year to raise
their academic standards, in promoting their confidence and self-esteem, and in
securing year on year improving GCSE and post-16 results.
Come and be part of it!
If you’re ready to join our team, please complete our online application form via the apply button.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note, we will be reviewing
applications on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early should we
receive an exceptional candidate, so we recommend applying early.
The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (polices on web). All members of staff are in a "regulated" role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.
Allison Papworth
01494 529866
recruitment@highcrestacademy.org.uk