Director of Learning - Science & Technology

Director of Learning Science & Technology

Leadership Scale L8 - 12

The Governing Body, Trust and Headteacher seek to appoint an inspiring and forward thinking leader to inspire and transform our Science & Technology Faculty from January 2018.  

Kingsdown School is at a very exciting stage in its history.  

From September we welcomed a

• New Headteacher 

• New Chair of Governors and we

• Became an official partner of the River Learning Trust

We are looking for someone who is:

 • an outstanding practitioner and inspirational leader 

• successful in raising standards of attainment and accelerating progress for all 

• an experienced and effective middle leader with a proven record of success 

• committed to ensuring the curriculum offer meets the needs of all students 

• able to inspire, engage and enthuse students, staff and parents

• a leader with real drive, enthusiasm, energy and determination  

• ready and wanting to make a real difference to the lives of our students   

In return we can offer you: 

 • the opportunity to work with an incredibly strong, talented and committed team  

 • excellent facilities and resources 

 • an ambitious and dedicated student community with supportive parents 

 • high quality CPD to develop your leadership skills and career 

• opportunities to be part of the SMG – Strategic Management Group of the school 

• extended opportunities to network across the RLT 

 For further information or to arrange a visit to the School, please email Ms Hannah Parkin, Human Resources Officer at: recruitment@kingsdownschool.co.uk or telephone on 01793 837102. 

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 9th October 2017. 

Interviews: Tuesday 17th October 2017. 

CVs will not be accepted. No Agencies please. 

Kingsdown School is a popular mixed 11-16 Academy situated on the eastern outskirts of Swindon.  The most recent OFSTED inspection commented “The quality of teaching and learning, and the effectiveness of middle leaders have improved. Governors and senior leaders have moved into a higher gear. Students feel safe, behave well, are polite and get on well together”.

Kingsdown School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.