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Head of Technology

Don Valley Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9DD

This job expired on 11 December 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Easter Term

• Closing date

  11 December 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 December 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • 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: 32.5 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential • Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Design Technology • Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) • Strong and secure subject knowledge in Design Technology up to GCSE and/or A Level • Evidence of good student examination results • Recent and relevant teaching experience • Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 • Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students • Good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology • Experience of leading a team • Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice • Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies • Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance • Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation • Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes • Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning • Able to use student level data to raise standards • Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team • Strong enthusiasm for your subject area • Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas • Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues • Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers • Able to communicate high expectations to all students • Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond Desirable • Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean • Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level • Experience of assessment at key stage 5 • Curriculum design and management

What the school offers its staff

At Don Valley Academy our ethos is ‘Changing lives through belief and collaboration, by being kind and our best learners’. We believe that our core purpose as an academy is to prepare our students for life after secondary education, by ensuring that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead successful lives. To prepare our students for their future we work tirelessly to develop their character, cultural understanding and resilience, thus enabling them to achieve excellent qualifications and live successful and fulfilling lives. At Don Valley Academy we work collaboratively with our students to ensure that they are all able to learn in a happy, safe and caring environment. Whilst there is a strong emphasis on academic achievement at Don Valley Academy we also encourage our students to take part in our extra-curricular programme, which offers a wide variety of experiences outside our regular curriculum.

The Mission of Delta Academies Trust is 'Changing Lives by improving educational outcomes for the North of England and creating a sustainable organisation that improves our society and the wider community’. It is essential for our success as an academy that we always maintain the highest of standards, something which is only achievable through successful collaboration between our staff, parents and students. Our challenge is to provide a high standard of education that gives our students the tools necessary to compete in the global market.

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 Don Valley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1099 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Don Valley Academy website
• Email address: info@donvalleyacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01302 651035
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/don-valley-academy

At Don Valley Academy our ethos is ‘Changing lives through belief and collaboration’. We believe that our core purpose is to prepare young people to enter a fast moving and rapidly changing environment. To prepare them for such a challenge we work to develop their skills, knowledge and resilience which in turn will enable them to achieve the highest possible qualifications. Don Valley Academy works with the students to ensure that they learn in a happy and caring environment. Whilst there is a strong emphasis on academic achievement all students are encouraged to take part in extra curricular activities outside the classroom. The Mission of the Academy is 'Changing Lives'. To improve educational outcomes for the North of England, creating a sustainable organisation that improves our society and the wider community. It is essential for our success to maintain high standards at all times and this is only possible with collaboration between staff, parents and students. Our challenge is to provide the global education that gives our students the tools necessary to compete in the world market and by working together we can do this.

Arranging a visit to Don Valley Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@donvalleyacademy.org.uk.

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