Head of Design Technology
St Edmund's Girls' School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1RDThis job expired on 23 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
23 May 2022 at 9am
Date listed
12 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR - UPR
Additional allowances
TLR2b (£5,001) for Head of Department responsibilities.
Recruitment/Retention bonuses available for an outstanding candidate.
Head of Design Technology job summary
Wyvern St Edmund's (WSE) are seeking a Head of Department to lead our Design Technology Department.
We are very proud of the progress that students make at WSE. We are committed to a process of constant school improvement so that our students are afforded every opportunity to become the best version of themselves.
We also have a close and positive relationship with Salisbury Sixth Form College, which is a short drive away from WSE. Our partnership with the college means that there may be opportunities to work collaboratively with KS5 students and teachers.
The successful candidates can be assured of joining a warm and supportive environment along with robust professional challenge.
All students leave Wyvern St Edmund’s having developed a range of practical life skills through enjoyable and engaging learning. All students should experience different cultures and ways of life and develop an awareness of the impact they have on future society.
At Wyvern St Edmund’s the Design Technology department encompasses Design Technology (Product Design & Textiles) and Hospitality & Catering. The department consists of 7 teachers who are supported by 3 technicians where required. The department is well resourced with two workshops, two dedicated Textiles rooms, three kitchens (including a professional catering environment), preparation and storage spaces and access to CAD/CAM facilities.
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 St Edmund's Girls' School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 843 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Edmund's Girls' School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rure@wyvernsteds.org
- Phone number
- 01722 328565
Wyvern College and St. Edmund's Girls School have merged to create one learning campus. Facilities and teachers are shared to create a large, mixed, setting of approximately 1350 students. By working together we can offer an even better education to both boys and girls, resulting in higher attainment and progress for all students.
We will formally become Wyvern St Edmund’s Academy in September 2022.
We are situated in an outstanding location on the outskirts of Salisbury, with a beautiful backdrop of the Laverstock Downs and acres of playing fields. Both schools currently have a 'Good' OFSTED rating.
Arranging a visit to St Edmund's Girls' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rure@wyvernsteds.org.
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