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Head of Design and Technology Department

Head of Design and Technology Department

Central Foundation Boys' School

Islington

Salary:
Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2c of £6,646pa
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
23 June 2019

Job overview

HEAD OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

We are seeking to appoint a leader of our Design and Technology Department who is a Resistant Materials specialist as well as a creative practitioner who will further develop a technology hub at our school. Central Foundation is located on the Old Street Silicon Roundabout and at the heart of the Tech City, which offers a range of amazing opportunities for our students. Experience in a managerial capacity and of leading curriculum development is desirable but not essential.

It is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and creative individual who is passionate about technology. The department is very well resourced. There is a very well equipped CAD/CAM room, a laser cutter, 3D printer, MDX40 router, 2D Design Adobe suite, and Solid Works. The Resistant Materials room is fully resourced with workshop machinery including wood and metal lathes. There are 2 part-time technicians working in the department.

Rated outstanding by Ofsted in February 2015, Central Foundation is one of the top performing schools in the country based on GCSE outcomes. In 2018, 81% of our Year 11 students achieved a good pass (Grade C/4 or above) in both English and Maths while 35% of Year 11 students achieved A/A* or grade 7, 8 or 9.

We are very ambitious in our aim to provide the best possible opportunities for our students. We set high standards for all professionals working at the school but we also provide a very strong net of support for both new and existing colleagues.

The behaviour of students is outstanding and the disciplined environment allows the teachers to focus on delivering great academic outcomes.

In terms of the Technology curriculum, we currently offer:

  • At KS5 – Product Design
  • At KS4 – Graphics, Resistant Materials and Food Technology
  • At KS3 – in Year 7, 8 and 9 Technology is delivered in a block rotation; the students work on termly projects.


Central Foundation is:

  • an outstanding school (Ofsted, February 2015)
  • a school that is situated in a vibrant multi-cultural environment next to the ‘silicon roundabout’ on the edge of the City of London
  • a school with excellent transport links.
     

How to Apply

Please download an application pack from TES website or contact the school on 0207 2533741 / e-mail obireka@cfbs.islington.sch.uk.

Applications should be sent to the school address FAO HR Manager or emailed to obireka@cfbs.islington.sch.uk.

Closing date: Monday 24th June, 9am                                 
Interviews date: TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check.

CENTRAL FOUNDATION BOYS’ SCHOOL
Cowper Street
Old Street
London EC2A 4SH
NOR: 980

Attached documents

About Central Foundation Boys' School


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