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School: Franklin Sixth Form College

Location: Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN34 5BY

Location: Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN34 5BY

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Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £32,178 to £49,725 FTE per annum + 7RA upto £5,236

Hours: Full Time

Posted: 9th May 2025

Posted: 9th May 2025

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Expires: 16th May 2025 12:00 PM

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Job ID: 1484331

Job Reference: 24/48

Franklin College is a high achieving, successful sixth form college serving North East Lincolnshire and the surrounding rural and coastal areas. With around 2,100 full-time 16-18 and 500 part-time adult learners, we take pride in our inclusive culture, outstanding teaching, and strong partnerships that support every student’s success.

Our most recent Ofsted judgement of Outstanding reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence. Franklin College offers an inclusive and supportive environment where staff and students thrive. We value innovation, professional development, and the contributions of our team in shaping the future of education.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT for Digital – FULL TIME

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Head of Department for Digital to lead and develop our Digital provision to become a centre of excellence, in the high growth sectors of T Level Digital, Media, Esports, Games Design, IT and Computer Science.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator and leader to drive innovation, champion high-quality teaching and learning, and ensure that our curriculum reflects the latest industry trends and technological developments.

As Head of Department, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Digital curriculum area. You will lead a talented and dedicated team, cultivating a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Your role will involve curriculum planning, quality assurance, staff development, and budget/resource management, with a key focus on raising standards and student achievement

In addition to your leadership responsibilities, this role will encompass a significant teaching commitment. You will play a key part in delivering outstanding lessons across our Digital provision, modelling exemplary practice and ensuring consistency in teaching quality. Your teaching will be integral to shaping the student experience and fostering high levels of engagement and achievement.

We welcome applicants with a strong background in the Digital sector—whether through teaching or curriculum management—and a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. You will be able to demonstrate effective use of teaching and learning strategies, data-informed decision-making, and the ability to inspire staff and students alike. Ideally, you’ll also have experience with enrichment activities and cross-college initiatives that promote digital literacy, engagement and innovation.

Salary for the post will be on the Sixth Form College teachers’ pay scale, depending on qualification and experience, within the range NSP 1 £32,178 to NSP 9 £49,725 FTE per annum, plus a responsibility allowance of up to £5,236 FTE per annum

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of Digital technology? Apply now and turn your passion into progress!

Closing date: 12pm on Friday 16th May

Interview date: Wednesday 21st May

Start date: ASAP

Safeguarding Statement:

Franklin College has a proven commitment equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare, safeguarding and PREVENT duty of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check. Other checks may also be necessary. Franklin College is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, and other checks may also be required. Franklin Sixth Form College is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Pre-employment references will wherever possible be taken up prior to interview in line with the College’s Safer Recruitment Policy.

The College are also obliged to conduct an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 230 to 235 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.

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