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Head of Design and Technology

Hurstmere School, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9AW

This job expired on 13 July 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2020

• Closing date

  13 July 2020 at 4pm

• Date listed

  15 June 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (Outer London)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2

Head of Design and Technology job summary

The Head of Department is responsible for line managing staff within their area, to ensure sustained educational progress by all pupils within the specialism. They will be expected to lead, develop and enhance teaching practice of others. The Head of Department is accountable for leading, managing and developing their curriculum area and pupil development across the curriculum. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of GCSE and KS3 in Product Design and working knowledge of GCSE and KS3 in other areas within Design and Technology. They will also have a strong commitment to high standards of classroom practice and the ability to contribute towards raising student achievement.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Hurstmere School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1030 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hurstmere School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: info@hurstmere.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hurstmere-school (opens in new tab)

Hurstmere School is a popular, non-selective Academy for 11-16 year old boys, with enthusiastic students, a dedicated staff and supportive governors. The school serves the local community of Sidcup; it is a special place with a strong sense of community and a determination succeed in all that we do. Hurstmere School offers a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity. We expect everyone to have the highest expectations of themselves and of each other. Our committed and well qualified teachers offer challenge, encouragement and support in order that our students may achieve their full potential. Hurstmere School is committed to ensuring colleagues achieve an effective work-life balance, in order that our students are taught by motivated, inspirational teachers. The provision of Continuing Professional Development opportunities is central to the school’s pledge to further develop teachers at every stage of their career.

Arranging a visit to Hurstmere School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@hurstmere.org.uk.

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