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  • Job start date

    1 September 2021

  • Closing date

    19 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 March 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Subjects

Design and technology, Food

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Main Scale/Upper Scale TLR 2c

HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY Must be able to teach either Food Technology/Catering or Electronics job summary

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, passionate and ambitious teacher to join our friendly team of subject specialists, and take the lead role in our Technology Faculty.. We offer a fantastic working environment where staff well-being is truly valued and where staff are encouraged to be forward-thinking and continually seek opportunities to develop their teaching and learning expertise. The post holder will also be expected to work collaboratively with other subjects in the school, as well as being responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating a dynamic and engaging curriculum across all technology subjects. In addition they will make significant contributions to teaching and learning, progress, whole school literacy, and contribute to relevant Continual Professional Development (CPD). The Head of Technology will have proven expertise in the teaching of Food Technology/Catering or Electronics to at least GCSE level, and an enthusiasm to grow and develop the Faculty. Our Heads of Faculty/Department have responsibility for outcomes within their subject, in terms of examination grades, and as such must be an outstanding practitioner and lead by example - most important of all will be the ability to inspire our students through their learning, and the desire to be an integral part of a successful school community. John Hanson Community School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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.
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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 John Hanson Community School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
993 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
John Hanson Community School website
Email address
karen.page@jhanson.hants.sch.uk
Phone number
01264 325637
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Vision and Values

At JHCS, our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed and become the best versions of themselves. This is underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.

Inspire: Students who leave John Hanson Community school will:

Be motivated to reach their academic and personal potential
Be proud of their achievements
Find their passion for knowledge

Care: All members of the John Hanson community will:

Feel cared for and safe
Show kindness and respect to themselves, each other and the environment
Develop a strong sense of belonging and service to the community

Succeed: We achieve success by:

Striving for excellence in all that we do
Learning from mistakes
Embracing opportunities

Ofsted

“John Hanson Community School continues to be a good school.” Ofsted, March 2024

“This is a very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring and aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their potential. Pupils follow a rich and broad curriculum which supports academic development. It is designed and delivered to nurture confidence and independence. Pupils rise to staff’s high expectations of them, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.” Ofsted, March 2024

“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at the school.” -Ofsted, March 2024

Location and History

John Hanson Community School is a thriving, mixed gender 11-16 community school in South West Andover, Hampshire, with almost 1000 students. The school has a rich history, dating back to 1582, and was previously known as Andover Free School and Andover Grammar School. In 1974 the school was renamed John Hanson School in honour of its founder, and moved to the current site on Floral Way in 2001.

Arranging a visit to John Hanson Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email karen.page@jhanson.hants.sch.uk.

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