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Head of Design and Technology

Head of Design and Technology

Queen's Gate School

Kensington and Chelsea

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ist January 2021
Apply by:
7 October 2020

Job overview

Queen’s Gate is a thriving GSA day school for girls aged 4 –18 and is ideally situated in Central London to take advantage of the many educational opportunities on offer. Our Design  and Technology Department is a thriving and well-resourced Department which offers Design & Technology, Product Design and Graphic Communication.

We wish to appoint from 1st January 2021, a suitably qualified teacher as Head of Design Technology to lead a strong, collaborative team.

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally be a Product Design specialist

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner

• Have experience in teaching the new OCR specifications at both A level and GCSE

• Be confident teaching across the spectrum of Design & Technology including Textiles and Electronics

• Be committed to the development of an engaging curriculum

• Have the ability to inspire and support staff and students

• Be committed to promoting the department through a range of wider school activities and ensuring the continued uptake of the subject at exam level

An application form, a person specification and job description may be downloaded from our website www.queensgate.org.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities . When completed the application form should be sent by email together with a covering letter  to the Principal by to recruitment@queensgate.org.uk to arrive no later than Wednesday, 7th October 2020. Candidates should state clearly whether they are applying for a full or part-time position.

Queen’s Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks and have references taken up with previous employers.

Attached documents

About Queen's Gate School

Queen's Gate School is an all-through independent day school for girls aged 4-18, housed in five Victorian buildings in South Kensington, London. There are around 500 pupils on roll, with a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the city.

Queen's Gate School was founded in 1891 by Miss Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt in her parents' home. The present site was acquired in 2005. The school is an educational trust overseen by a board of governors.

Principal

Miss Amy Wallace

Values and vision

Queen's Gate School has high expectations and a commitment to ensuring that each girl achieves academic success, whatever her ability. It aims to create a secure, happy yet stimulating environment in which each pupil can realise her potential and develop a love of learning both in and out of the classroom. The development of self-discipline is promoted in an atmosphere where freedom of thought and ideas can flourish.

Great emphasis is placed on courtesy and concern for others. Girls are encouraged to take part in charitable work in their local community and further afield, enabling them to become responsible citizens.

ISI report

“Queen’s Gate is successful in achieving its aim to offer an education for life in a challenging environment where sound values and individuality are nurtured within a supportive environment. The happy, friendly atmosphere is palpable throughout the school.  Pupils of all ages and abilities, including those with SEND or EAL, make good progress and achieve well.”

View Queen’s Gate School’s latest ISI report

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