Head of Design &Technology

 Head of Design & Technology for September 2018. 

TLR negotiable for outstanding candidate + Outer London 

We are seeking to appoint an individual who loves to teach and loves to learn and who has a passion for all aspects of technology.  This is an excellent opportunity to lead a popular and successful department in one of the oldest Catholic schools in England and is an excellent foundation for further career progression. 

The department teaches Design, Engineer & Construct at KS4 and KS5 and the College also offers BTEC Engineering in the 6th form and an additional TLR may be available if the successful candidate can lead this subject as well. Courses are extremely popular and attainment is strong.  The successful applicant will be passionate about the subject, able to teach all areas of Technology, be well organised and willing to go the “extra mile” to ensure pupils achieve. 

We are looking for applicants who are highly motivated and ready to contribute to helping the College as we build on our 2016 Good OFSTED rating 

You must:

• Be a passionate advocate of the subject who contributes effectively to departmental and whole school improvement. 
• Be highly motivated and demonstrate the highest professional standards
• Be willing to teach across the full age and ability range at age including A-level. 
• Be able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school. 
• Have high expectations of yourself and others 
• Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills 
• Be flexible and a good team player 

St Joseph’s College is one of the oldest boys Catholic Schools in the South with over 163 years of History.  A successful 11-18 Boys’ School (Girls in the 6th Form) situated on the Croydon/Lambeth border, we are ambitious and dynamic with our eyes firmly placed on the future. The College provides a highly supportive working environment and we are committed to professional development. 

As a Catholic school we place our faith in the person realising that each life is unique and precious and as a Lasallian school we welcome applications from all faiths and none.

We would welcome any potential applicants to visit or telephone the school for an informal discussion about this position. For full details on this vacancy please contact Mrs C Stevens, PA to the Headmaster on the email below.

Within your supporting statement please set out your vision for the department at St Joseph’s College, stating what experience the students can expect under your leadership. 

Completed Applications to be sent to cstevens@sjc.ac

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications:
Friday 16th MARCH 2018 by 9am.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. Applications may be considered whilst the post is being advertised. SJC reserves the right to close the adverts earlier that the stated deadline.