Curriculum Leader of Design & Technology
The Westgate School
Slough
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teacher Pay Scale + TLR (London Fringe)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April or September 2022
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2022
Job overview
Are you passionate about teaching Technology? Do you want to work in a forward thinking and innovative school which values its staff highly and wants to do the very best for its learners? Then come and join us at The Westgate School!
The Westgate School offers our students excellent facilities within our Technology department and we are currently recruiting for a Curriculum Leader to join our successful academy. Engineering Design is fast becoming a popular subject with our GCSE students, however, we are looking for the ideal candidate that can offer and lead any discipline within Design and Technology. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching engaging lessons that will help students appreciate the importance of the subject and develop the skills they need for life.
The successful candidate will:
- Have the necessary qualities to lead the Technology team in successfully delivering an engaging curriculum to all key stages
- Be able to develop, plan and deliver high quality and engaging learning experiences to all students
- Be an aspiring or experienced middle leader who is enthusiastic about their subject and shares the values of the school
The Westgate School offers:
- Great facilities and resources
- A friendly and supportive staff who are always happy to help each other and share good practice
- Strong support from line managers and SLT
- A strong CPD programme and the opportunity to deliver as well as receive training
- Excellent career opportunities and progression, particularly as the school grows
- Health Care Cash Plan for all staff
- Free tea and coffee
- Free on-site parking
This is an exciting time to join The Westgate School as our new buildings and expanding student numbers will bring new opportunities for us all. We are passionate about ensuring that our students are #equippedforlife, through our innovative curriculum and the wide range of experiences we provide for them. We are very proud to serve our local community and believe very strongly in our values.
The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an enhanced DBS and past employer checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
If you believe that The Westgate School is for you then please do visit our career site where you can learn more about us. You are welcome to contact us if you would like to arrange a visit. If you are interested in joining us then please complete the TES application form.
We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
(no agencies please)
Previous applicants need not apply
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About The Westgate School
The Westgate School is an 'Outstanding' academy based in Slough for students aged 11-18.
Our core values of ambition, reflection and kindness ensure that students are #equippedforlife.
Address: Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1753 521320
Website: http://www.westgate.slough.sch.uk
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