Vacancies

Head of Business Studies and IT

  • MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£5,651)
  • Full Time
  • Start Date: September 2025
  • Close Date: Tue, 6 May 2025
  • The Holmesdale School

  • MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£5,651)

  • Permanent; All Year Round

Exciting Leadership Opportunity: Head of Business Studies and IT at a Thriving School.

Are you an experienced and talented leader passionate about shaping the future of Business Studies and IT education? The Holmesdale School invites applications for the role of Head of Department.

Joining The Holmesdale School means becoming part of a vibrant and supportive community where your contributions are truly valued. We foster a stimulating and rewarding work environment, and we are committed to the professional growth of our staff through a range of excellent development opportunities.

Additional benefits include:

  • Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
  • Access to training and development
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • On-site Parking

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post and you would like an informal discussion, please contact Louse Bates, PA to the Head of School at louise.bates@swale.at or 01634 240416.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form to louise.bates@swale.at.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2).

Interview Dates: As Soon As Possible

Kent Teach Advert: https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=145226

Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for interview.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

 

The Holmesdale School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. A well-established, 11-18 mixed secondary school in the community of Snodland, providing a safe environment where a high-quality, ambitious curriculum is delivered. Staff are committed to improvement and supporting students in a culture that is safe and fully inclusive.

Please visit https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/ for more about our school.

  1. Recruitment Pack Download
  2. Application FormDownload