Subject Leader for Design and Technology - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EPThis job expired on 14 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
14 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time - 1,0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000 - £46,525 Per Year
Additional allowances
TLR £5,352 plus £1,000 Golden Hello
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Subject Leader from September 2024 who is creative and passionate about teaching Design and Technology across all key stages and can lead and manage the Department to new heights.
You will demonstrate clear leadership qualities and be able to convey your own excitement for learning.
As a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential. If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.
What we are looking for:
- A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Design
- A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
- A team player who is committed to continuing the journey of raising levels of achievement for all our students and be able to build on successes in order to move the department forward
- An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
Why choose our school?
- Join a highly successful school that has an exceptional track record for training teachers
- We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
- Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5
- £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team
- A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do
The department is led by the subject leader and staffed by an additional teacher, a Food Technician and a Design Technician.
Currently, Design Product and Food are both taught at GCSE and Design Product at KS5. There may be the opportunity to introduce Food at KS5.
The department benefits from a suite of specialist classrooms fully equipped to deliver the curriculum and a range of extra-curricular opportunities are offered.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.
We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.
It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.
What the school offers its staff
An application form can be downloaded from our website https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/
You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.
Further information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, HR Officer – recruitment@hughfaringdon.org
Closing Date – Sunday 14th April 2024
Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.
The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 994 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@hughfaringdon.org
Arranging a visit to Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@hughfaringdon.org.
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