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This job expired on 16 September 2024

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    18 July 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Design and technology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Pay Scale

Additional allowances

TLR 2.2 £7,957

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • A graduate, with QTS;
  • Degree in Design and Technology or related subject.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development in education leadership.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Design and Technology National Curriculum.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Ability to analyse data and use it to inform teaching and learning.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A passion for Design and Technology and improving pupil outcomes.
  • Good up to date understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures.
  • To have the personal skills and desire to help teaching colleagues who may be experiencing difficulties.
  • To have an understanding of how the school’s community supports teaching and learning and raises achievement in the school.
  • Experience of coaching, mentoring and induction of staff in relation to teaching practice.
  • An excellent teacher with enthusiasm and a commitment to education and developing others.
  • Able to develop good personal relationships with pupils and adults.
  • Able to handle people in difficult situations and challenge poor performance.

What the school offers its staff

  • High quality internal CPD to all staff members which largely reflects the priorties of the School Development Plan.
  • High quality, nationally accredited CPD e.g. MSc, NPQH, NPQSL, NPQML, CSBM, OTP and ITP.
  • Opportunities for internal secondments and promotions.
  • The Academy has a high specification gymnasium which staff can use free of charge.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

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About The Eastwood Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1143 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
The Eastwood Academy website
Email address
teve@eastwood.southend.sch.uk
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Our trust is built on the values of Nurture Potential, Unite Community, Empower Success, and Champion Tenacity. These values guide every decision we make and are at the heart of our partnership with Eastwood. Together, we create an environment where pupils are inspired to thrive, staff are valued and empowered, and families feel a genuine sense of belonging and pride.

The Eastwood Academy has long been a beacon of aspiration and achievement. Its continued success reflects the dedication of its staff, the curiosity and talent of its pupils, and the unwavering support of its wider community. As part of Tenacitas Trust, Eastwood benefits from a strong network of collaboration, shared expertise, and strategic support, all designed to help the school maintain high standards and continually move forward.

We are committed to providing every pupil with the very best experience each day, nurturing not only academic excellence but also confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. At Tenacitas Trust, we celebrate progress and strive for success with tenacity, and it is this spirit that underpins our partnership with The Eastwood Academy. Tenacitas Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

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