Head of Design Technology

Oakwood School, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AE

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April or September 2023

• Closing date

  30 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time Teacher
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMPS / UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2c

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to lead the Design Technology Faculty. This post offers excellent opportunities to further develop the faculty and to broaden your own leadership and management skills. We are a school focussed on growing leaders and this is an ideal post for further progression.

Oakwood is looking to appoint a motivated and committed Head of Design Technology with a passion for teaching throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. The specialism will be discussed at interview with suitable candidates.

We are looking for a colleague who is:

• Highly successful classroom practitioner
• Enthusiastic and hardworking team player
• Able to achieve high levels of student engagement, challenge and progress
• Inspirational with the ability to motivate students

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer professional development, leadership training and support programmes for candidates with a potential for promotion and career development. This is an exciting time to be joining Oakwood as it continues to progress towards becoming a great school in the future.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oakwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

Applying for the job

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Upload additional documents

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Head of Design Technology - Job Description.pdf - 124 KB (opens in new tab)

Design Technology Faculty Information.pdf - 13.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteachers Letter.pdf - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

Head of Design Technology - Person Specification.pdf - 40.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakwood School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Oakwood School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01293785363
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakwood-school-horley (opens in new tab)

Oakwood is a large and expanding school of over 1400 students. We have split the population into ‘Years’ which enables the students to be cared for in smaller units. Each student also belongs to a House and we encourage a community ethos. The students are loyal and enjoy the friendly rivalry around House activities. Their personal development is also central to the school ethos. Our priority is to shape our school to fit the students’ needs and aspirations, rather than fit students to the school. For this reason, we adopt the Pathways Approach, where we help students ‘Learn to Learn’. Opportunities for elements of vocational pathways exist as well as accelerated progress and Gifted and Talented opportunities.

Arranging a visit to Oakwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk.

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