Head of Technology
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Start date details
May or September 2023
Closing date
2 December 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 November 2022
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, Key stage 5
Subjects
- View all Design and technologyjobs, Food Technology
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs
- Full Time, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Permanent
- Full Time
- TLR
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Head of Technology who is passionate about their subject and will be able to motivate students through inspirational teaching. You will have experience of teaching across the age range in technology specialisms (Food, DT and/or engineering). You will join a highly motivated team, committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning, and to instilling in our students a passion for the subject.
We are a GOOD school. Our Ofsted in November 2017 highlighted our many Good and Outstanding features. The successful candidate will help to expand and develop an exciting curriculum and will work with other members of the faculty to raise attainment across all key stages.
Our ideal candidate will:
- be a passionate teacher of technology and a committed team player;
- demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism towards student attainment and achievement;
- demonstrate evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence;
- have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students.
What the school offers its staff
We are very proud of the positive learning culture that exists in the school, this is continually evolving and developing to ensure that all students benefit from our extensive systems of support. We believe that all learners need to feel safe and secure in school in order for them to reach their full potential. We have established a culture of respect for each other and pride in academic achievement for all learners.
For more information about our school please visit our website:https://www.thesittingbourneschool.org.uk/
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
- Excellent on site facilities;
- Excellent CPD programme;
- Being part of a highly successful Trust;
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Kent Rewards Scheme
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Further details about the role
If you are interested in this post, please contact Sarah Scott-Drysdale, atsarah.scottdrysdale@swale.ator 01795 472449.
Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contactrecruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.
Commitment to safeguarding
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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About The Sittingbourne School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1589 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Sittingbourne School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Sarah.ScottDrysdalde@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01795 472449
Sittingbourne Community College is a large non-selective school and was judged by Ofsted in November 2017 as a ‘Good’ school.
We believe that all learners need to feel safe and secure in school in order for them to reach their full potential. We have established a culture of respect for each other and pride in academic achievement for all learners.
We offer our students a very broad curriculum, placing value on the arts and vocational subjects in addition to core and Ebacc subjects. Our objective is to ensure success for every student so that when they leave us they are well rounded, confident individuals, well equipped to take their place in the work place or further education. We are very proud of the culture and ethos that exists in the school which is continually evolving and developing to ensure that all students benefit from our extensive systems of support.
Arranging a visit to The Sittingbourne School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Sarah.ScottDrysdalde@swale.at.
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