Head of Food Technology
Harrow High School
Harrow
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 May 2024
Job overview
Harrow High School
Post: Head of Food Technology
Salary range: Teachers’ Pay Scale (Main or Upper) + TLR 2b (allowance)
Contract: Full time
Responsible to: Curriculum Team Leader
We believe in excellence for all
“This is a safe and nurturing school that learners and staff are proud to be a part of” OFSTED 2023
Would you want to work in a school where ‘100% of staff would recommend working here to a friend’ and where all our Early Career Teachers told OFSTED ‘they never feel overwhelmed by the job’?
We offer a supportive environment in which professional and pedagogical development is at the heart of what we do and in which teacher workload is managed very effectively through sensible loadings, centralised planning and whole class feedback. At the same time we expect the highest standards from everyone and as a result, outcomes for young people are excellent and continue to improve (Progress 8 in 2023 was +0.53)
“The school is a positive environment for learning. learners’ behaviour is sensible in lessons and around the school” OFSTED 2023
We have the highest aspirations and expectations for young people. This means that university progression rates are excellent, there are lots of extra curricular activities and a full programme of school excursions. At the same time, behaviour in lessons and around the school is consistently excellent. Teachers can look forward to working with engaged, motivated, sensible classes and doing what they do best.
“learners with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language are well-supported." OFSTED 2023
Harrow High is a diverse and inclusive school; our learners come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a wide range of prior ability. We have the highest aspirations for them all and when working here, staff make a difference every day.
If this sounds like the kind of place you want to work then make an application or simply an appointment to come and visit us. If you are talented, highly motivated, committed to your own personal development and determined to make a difference, we would love to talk to you.
Head of Food Technology - The role
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop a small but important department in a great learning environment. The school is committed to the growth of the subject and will provide the right candidate with all of the support and resources they require. We currently offer the subject to KS3 only but are keen to introduce GCSE as soon as is practically possible.
What staff have to say:
The collaborative and supportive work environment at this school is something I greatly admire. The school’s emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and professional learning communities aligns perfectly with my own beliefs about effective teaching practices.
Harrow High is committed to providing opportunities for staff and learners to grow and expand their skills. I firmly believe that a school's ethos plays a vital role in achieving its targets. I teach in a lovely school where the vast majority of parents and learners are very respectful and supportive of the school and the staff.
Harrow High has high expectations, is highly motivating, and believes in all of its learners.
(Nasreen, Science teacher)
I have worked at 3 schools in my career, and by far I have been the happiest and fulfilled at Harrow High, which explains why I have worked here for over 10 years now! The whole team is very driven towards our mission of "Excellence for All" and it is inspiring working with such driven and mission aligned colleagues every day. During my time at Harrow High, I have developed as a teacher and leader, through the vast range of professional development opportunities available to me; mentoring from experienced colleagues, networking with external colleagues through the Harrow Collegiate TSA, and completing National Professional Qualifications. All of these have enabled me to undertake a wide range of roles in the school, such as KS4 Science Coordinator, Head of Sixth Form, and SLT, and this variety in roles, has kept me motivated, and excited to work here.
(Kevin, deputy headteacher)
Firstly, wonderful learners that make an excellent teaching environment. Very friendly and supportive team of colleagues that create an excellent working environment and also the feeling that, if you are passionate and driven, you will see real results. You can have a positive impact.
(Joe, head of Humanities)
Harrow High is a nurturing and caring school where teacher's well being and care for each other is a priority. As a member of staff I feel valued and appreciated by both colleagues and learners
(Esther, Head of English)
The school is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
To find out more about us, please visit our website www.harrowhigh.com or follow us on twitter @harrowhighsch
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting: Mr Jon Talton, Head of Operations on 020 8861 7300. We would be delighted to show you what our school can offer.
Closing date: Monday 13th May
To apply, please download the application pack from www.harrowhigh.com and email completed application to: ashakure.310@harrowhigh.com
Alternatively, you can use TES quick apply
The school is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
About Harrow High School
Harrow High School is a popular comprehensive school in Harrow. We base everything we do around our 4 excellences. These are:
Excellent Learning & Progress
Challenged and Inspired, Knowledgeable and Successful
So this is the bit about about results? Well - yes but not exclusively. In 2023, despite grade boundaries increasing across the country, our results improved leading to a GCSE progress 8 score of +0.56. As always, our most able learners excelled themselves with 17% achieving 9-7 in English and Maths. The previous year, at A Level an incredible 37% grades awarded at A*. Learners in Year 13 achieved an incredible 64% of A level grades at A*-A, 81% at A*-B, and 92% at A*-C, with a 100% pass rate.
However, it's not just about numbers. We’re committed to developing our curriculum to provide stretch, challenge alongside a serious focus upon knowledge and reading (for all levels of learner). This underpins our approach to teaching and learning.
To get there, we are committed to an extensive, high quality programme of CPD for all staff including bi-weekly pedagogical workshops, weekly curriculum team meetings in which developing subject specific teaching is at the core (no admin here..) and a coaching entitlement for all staff. Additionally we are able to access leadership development courses for all through the National College and our local Harrow Collaborative - an offer almost all staff take up.
Together these commitments make our school a fantastic place for learners to learn and for teachers to develop their skills and build their careers.
Excellent Behaviour, Safety and Care for each other
Consistent and Responsible, Kind, Resilient and Showing Empathy
This is so important. We place a real premium on excellent behaviour both in class and around the site. We expect all members of our community to contribute this and consistency is a key concept here.
However, we also place a strong emphasis on Kindness and Empathy. We have clear policies but expect these to be implemented with kindness, understanding and respect, making reasonable exceptions for learners with additional need.
As a result, the atmosphere in school is calm, friendly and warm. Lessons are rarely disturbed by poor behaviour meaning that teaching and learning is at the fore of all conversations
Excellent Aspirations
Quality progression, passion for learning
Our learners come from a wide range of backgrounds and have not always been afforded the opportunities open to other young people. We aim to tackle this and raise their aspirations so they can go on to fulfill their full potential. OIn a basic level, this means high expectations of every learner in every lesson. (we scaffold up, we don’t differentiate down). Every learner should leave the classroom feeling like they’ve been challenged and have risen to it.
We also have the highest aspirations for staff. As mentioned above, our programme of professional development is at the core of what we do. Not only does this lead to better teaching and learning but also to plenty of career development opportunities for all staff both in and out of school
It also means excellent careers and personal development programmes and meaningful excursions that provide learners with opportunities for new experiences. There is too much to say on this to go into detail here, suffice to say that three times a year we stop school for all learners to have two days of visits/careers experiences and other additional learning. Every learner visits a university with us twice in their time here.
We also run a very high quality programme of activities for tutor sessions that engage learners with the wider world around them and offer them a chance to develop their views.
Excellent Communication
Understanding each other, clarity of purpose
This means that all communication in our community should be warm and polite. Challenge, when necessary, should be conducted with respect and empathy. This means staff here build excellent professional relationships with learners based upon mutual trust. This is also key when working with parents and we are developing our systems for even better communication home at pace.
As a teacher here, you will find clear boundaries and protocols for staff communication to avoid burn out, regular briefings from the leadership team on progress towards SIP targets and purposeful and developmental team meetings
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