ICT Department Lead & Teaching Innovator

Education Authority; Newry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching Allowance 1 as per DE

Job summary

Education Authority is seeking a Head of ICT Department for a post-primary school in Newry. The role leads the ICT department, drives curriculum initiatives, and collaborates across departments to promote effective teaching and learning in ICT.

The post requires a teaching qualification, a Level 6 degree, and GP/GTCNI registration, with at least three years ICT teaching experience and strong leadership capabilities. A permanent, full-time appointment is available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a teaching qualification recognized to teach ICT in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Must hold a Level 6 qualification prepared to teach ICT as main subject.
• Must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI).

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and promote the ICT department; liaise with other departments.
• Monitor teaching quality, homework, and classroom observations.
• Lead curriculum initiatives and department development plan.
• Manage department budget and professional development of ICT staff.
• Participate in ICT strategic planning and policy development.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Digital media/technology

Collaborative work

Education

Teaching qualification

Degree (Level 6)

GTCNI registration

Tools

Digital classroom tools

Tablets/Mobile technologies

Job description

Education Authority is seeking a Head of ICT Department for a post-primary school in Newry. The role leads the ICT department, drives curriculum initiatives, and collaborates across departments to promote effective teaching and learning in ICT.

The post requires a teaching qualification, a Level 6 degree, and GP/GTCNI registration, with at least three years ICT teaching experience and strong leadership capabilities. A permanent, full-time appointment is available.