Head of Design and Technology
Chiltern Hills Academy
Chesham
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS plus TLR 2a (£3,018)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 January 2019
- Apply by:
- 29 October 2018
Job overview
HEAD OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
FULL TIME - MPS plus TLR 2a (£3,018)
Chiltern Hills Academy invites applications for the opportunity to join the staff of a successful, mixed 11-18 Church of England Academy in the Chiltern Hills, conveniently situated at the end of the London Underground Metropolitan Line.
We have recently completed a capital build with an investment of £10 million which provides an excellent, well-resourced teaching environment. “Leaders know their school well” our OFSTED inspection recognised (February 2017) and further judged the school to be ‘good’ in all categories. “Staff, pupils and parents fully support the headteacher’s vision and would recommend this school to other parents.” “Pupils have embraced the school’s values and ethos. As a result they behave well in lessons and the school is calm and orderly.”
We are seeking to appoint, from 1 January 2019, an enthusiastic, imaginative and dynamic leader with a proven record of achieving high outcomes and delivering outstanding teaching in themselves and others and able to communicate his or her passion for Design & Technology through innovative, diverse and exciting teaching methods.
The governors would be willing to offer a recruitment allowance for a suitably qualified candidate.
Although we welcome applications from candidates from all disciplines, those with a technology background would be especially desirable. Essential qualities are:
- Strong teacher of Design & Technology
- Knowledge of the BTEC specification
- Strong leadership and team-building qualities
- An outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning
- Aspirations to senior leadership
- High expectations for student achievement
- A commitment to raising standards for all
We would be pleased to show prospective applicants around the Academy. Please contact Mrs W Sanders (PA to Principal). Details of the post are on our website together with an application form. Please send your application to Mrs Sanders and include a letter and CV.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Closing date for applications: 8.00am, Monday 29 October 2018
Interviews: Tuesday 30 October 2018
Attached documents
About Chiltern Hills Academy
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the Sixth Form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Acting Principal
Timothy Dobbs
Values and vision
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement. We foster an environment within which all young people develop the moral and spiritual values which help them to become active, thoughtful and considerate citizens.
Ofsted report
"The headteacher, leadership team and the governing body are clear about the strengths and weaknesses of the school. Their plans and actions have improved current pupils' knowledge and understanding".
"The school's values of 'respect, compassion, self-discipline, love, honesty, hope and forgiveness' are inherent in both pupils and staff. As a result, pupils understand the need for tolerance, democracy and justice in modern British society".
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