Head of Food & Textiles
Summerhill School, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9XEThis job expired on 28 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023 or January 2024
Closing date
28 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
9 June 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Design and technology, Food Technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time post
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 2a
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher to lead the delivery of inspirational creative lessons to our students, underpinned by strong technical foundations. You will teach the majority of the Textiles provision personally and will also ensure high-quality learning within Food lessons.
You need to be determined to drive up standards, have a positive approach and be committed to making a difference. In return you will get to work in an innovative and supportive school. We have an inclusive culture which attracts, welcomes, celebrates, retains and develops fantastic people. We have high expectations for all students and staff and aim to be brilliant in all we do. We are looking for staff who share this vision!
Please contact Keeley Stone, PA to Headteacher at kstone@summerhill.dudley.sch.uk or 01384 816165 ext 0373, if you would like to arrange a visit or an informal conversation.
What the school offers its staff
Summerhill is a truly great place to be! It is a vibrant, successful 11-16 community school with outstanding facilities, highly professional staff and students who are simply a joy to teach and have a thirst to learn.
Our results are the best in the Dudley Borough; however, we are so much more than that. The opportunity for students to develop their character, profile and cultural capital is evident in everything that we do. School is founded via the ethos of care and our House system of four Houses, one family. The post-holder will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, driven team who deliver an outstanding provision through engaging lessons and exciting enrichment opportunities.
Further details about the role
Please contact Keeley Stone, PA to Headteacher at kstone@summerhill.dudley.sch.uk or 01384 816165 ext 0373, if you would like to arrange a visit or an informal conversation.
You should complete an online application form through the WM Jobs website. Online application forms only will be accepted for this vacancy. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the HR Resourcing Team on 01384 811300 (option 1) or via e-mail to HR Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk. Online facilities for job applications are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
The above post requires an enhanced disclosure in accordance with the Protection of Children Act 1999. All applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the process prior to the advertised date.
Closing date: 9:00am on Wednesday 28 June 2023
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 5 July 2023.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Summerhill School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1054 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Summerhill School website
- Email address
- kstone@summerhill.dudley.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01384 816165
Summerhill is a truly great place to be! It is a vibrant, successful 11-16 community school with excellent facilities, highly professional staff and students who are simply a joy to teach and keen to learn. Our results are the best in the Dudley Borough. The post-holder will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, driven team who deliver outstanding provision through engaging lessons and exciting enrichment opportunities.
Arranging a visit to Summerhill School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kstone@summerhill.dudley.sch.uk.
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