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This job expired on 8 December 2023

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    8 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 November 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

Design and technology, Food Technology

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

TLR 2b (£5,027 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you….

  • Committed to inspiring and motivating students?
  • A team player and strong communicator?
  • Enthusiastic and optimistic in wanting the very best for each student?
  • Dedicated to your own professional development and growth?

then come and join the DT team at Swanshurst!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational leader and teacher who motivates young people and ensures the learning needs of all are met, to join our vibrant department. The successful candidate will lead the development of food preparation, nutrition and science across all key stages, be able to deliver Design and Technology across Key Stage 3 and specialise in Food Preparation at Key Stage 4. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative, share ownership and embrace the delivery of an evolving subject area amongst a strong team of Design Technology teachers (including Food Specialists) and technicians. The role will be line managed by the Head of Design and Technology.

What the school offers its staff

Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with 1930 students on roll aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career.

Ofsted (2017) found pupils at Swanshurst to be “happy, well cared for and that they secure excellent academic and personal outcomes” they described the girls as “polite, respectful and courteous”. Needless to say we are incredibly proud of them and of all our staff who contribute to the “purposeful learning culture within the school that characterises the work of staff and pupils”

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 Swanshurst School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
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School size
1917 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Phone number
01214642400

Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with over 1900 students on roll, aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their careers, including the full range of leadership NPQs.
Ofsted (2017) found pupils at Swanshurst to be “happy, well cared for and that they secure excellent academic and personal outcomes” they described the girls as “polite, respectful and courteous”. Needles to say, we are incredibly proud of them and of all our staff who contribute to the “purposeful learning culture within the school that characterises the work of staff and pupils”

Arranging a visit to Swanshurst School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@swanshurst.org.

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