Head of Design Thinking & Innovative Technology

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate individual who would be responsible for the development of the strategic plan with regard to IT as a subject across the Junior and Senior Schools. The focus will be on coding rather than Microsoft Office skills. We are looking for a role model for our girls to inspire them for exciting opportunities in the world of Technology.

• Keen interest in continuous research and sharing of the latest trends in Educational technology with regards to coding as the new literacy.
• Able to run Staff development workshops to encourage use of software that can enhance teaching and learning & work individually with staff to plan lessons. Focusing on how coding could be taught across the curriculum.
• Proven track record in developing coding, 3D printing and Maker Spaces (especially in the Primary School) – upskilling the staff, offering EC workshops and exposing the girls to these experiences, this will be the main focus of the job.
• Communication of best practice – internally and externally, this will be integral to the role.
• Create workshops for students to keep them up to date with the latest technology being used in the classroom – particularly focusing on coding and robotics.
• Able to run Parent workshops – e.g. IT trends etc. as the need arises (coffee morning ideas)
• Teach G10-12 IT as an IEB subject (rolled out over next 3 years)

If you meet the above criteria, please email a curriculum vitae with two contactable referees to Mrs Kaplan at the address below and state on the subject line Head of Design Thinking & Innovative Technology, by no later than the 25th of October 2017.

Kingsmead is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Candidates may assume that their application has been unsuccessful if they have not been contacted by Kingsmead College by the 6th of November 2017.