Head of Integrated Technology (Junior School)

Tanglin Mission

Tanglin Trust School Singapore has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international perspective. At Tanglin we strive to make every individual feel valued, happy and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm and participation are actively encouraged and integrity is prized. Working together in a safe, caring yet stimulating environment, we set high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world.

Our Vision

We aspire to be the best school in the world with a dynamic learning community which nurtures and inspires every individual to be the best they can be. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose are at the heart of everything we do across the school.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and experienced leader to advance the use of technology within the eight form entry Junior School. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the strategic vision for the innovative use of educational technology across the whole curriculum. Through exceptional digital skills and a collaborative approach, they will support the staff with training to ensure continued success and development with our 1:1 device programme. Being an Apple Distinguished Educator would be highly desirable. This role offers a platform to shape educational technology within the Junior School and offers a competitive package with professional growth prospects.

Key Responsibilities as Head of Integrated Technology

• Identify and communicate best practices and research in educational technology to assist teachers in supporting and advancing student learning. Evaluates and pilots emerging advancements in educational technology.
• Develop technology-related policies with key stakeholders (Responsible Use, Social Media, etc.)
• Liaise with the Heads of Technology both at Tanglin, Singapore and the region to ensure that there is a standardised approach to the management of the Technology curriculum across the school, and ensuring that continuity and progression are maintained.
• Ensure targets are identified and met on the Junior School Improvement Plan and the School's Self Evaluation Form (SEF).
• Support the CPD Leader (Deputy Headteacher) in leading and managing the continuous professional development of staff which reflects both the needs of the individual and the school in order to drive improvement.
• Assist with training for teachers and support staff - including inset sessions, courses, clinics and drop-in sessions for different user groups.
• Organise and arrange occasional initiatives, including presentations to parents on technology-related topics
• Collaborate with year groups in their planning to create resources using the interactive software, including STEAM projects
• Develop individual teacher's confidence and ideas by modelling lessons, and team teaching.
• Continue to explore and trial ideas for the Future Learning classroom.
• Assist Heads of Curriculum in the development of sample resources, and in sourcing and cataloguing resources.
• Liaise with other Heads of Curriculum and Heads of Year to develop cross-curricular links.

Key Responsibilities as Head of Department

• Plan, produce, evaluate, develop and updatecurriculum policy documents and schemes of work, and guide and monitor their implementation and standards achieved within the subject across the Junior School.
• Use data from formative and summative assessments to look at standards achieved within the subject and identify areas for further development.
• Monitor the curriculum through regular work scrutiny and observations.
• Produce, evaluate, develop and update summary information documents for parents.
• Resource the subject within an allocated budget. Ordering materials and stock checking, controlling, distributing materials and stock on arrival and as required and ensuring such equipment is maintained.
• Manage and develop the roles and responsibilities of the STLA for Technology and conduct their performance review..
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are taken heed of in the planning and delivery of the subject.
• Fulfill CoCurricular commitments.
• Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Personal Attributes

. Collaborative leader who promotes teamwork and effectively leads and facilitates multiple complex projects

. Degree in Education or Educational Technology or a related field, or comparable experience

. Strong demonstrated knowledge in Educational Technology

. Experience working in an Apple environment

. The ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects in a timely and systemic fashion

. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

. Be able to engage, enthuse and inspire others.

. Have high levels of personal integrity.

. Proven ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.

. Enjoy personal challenges and can give support to others.

. Be able to manage your own wellbeing and support others with theirs.

. Believe positivity is as important as performance in the workplace and amongst the community.

. Enjoy connecting with all members of our community.

. Have a sense of humour.