Head of Faculty of Technology

Kenton School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU

56 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Construction & Engineering Trades
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) plus TLR1b £12,039 pa

Head of Faculty of Technology job summary

Kenton School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community in which we serve. With just 1800 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the North East. At Kenton we are clear about our vision; Students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. Our academies deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.

As Head of Faculty of Technology, you would be responsible for leading a team of 8 teachers and 2 technicians. Our Technology curriculum builds on Key Stage 2 and develops through to Level 3 courses in Post 16. Our KS3 students experience all specialist areas targeting progressive design and make skills through a carousel of Food, Electronics, Resistant Materials and Engineering activities and design briefs. At Key Stage 4 students can choose to study from a range of Level 2 qualifications including Engineering Manufacture, Engineering Design, and Hospitality and Catering. At KS5, we have Level 3 BTEC Engineering, a pathway to Level 3 Hair, and a Level 2 Hospitality and Catering offer.

The faculty is well resourced with an ICT design suite, laser cutters, CNC routers, metal working lathes, fully equipped and working motor vehicle garage, hair and beauty salons and high specification food rooms.

If you are the person we are looking for you will be able to demonstrate:

Experience driving performance improvements in your designated curriculum or core leadership area.

An ability to think and act strategically with sensitivity to organisational and wider political priorities to deliver high quality outcomes.

An ability to use data effectively and present views and opinions in discussion contributes to positive outcomes including the ability to challenge, give feedback and accept feedback constructively.

A proven track record of effective people, resource and financial management.

Ability to demonstrate high expectations and to instill these in others.

In return we offer:

Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work.

Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site.

Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme

The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt, so we encourage these to be submitted ASAP

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

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kenton School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1713 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kenton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kenton-school

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