Head of Design and Technology
The Kingston Academy
Kingston upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main / UPR depending on experience +TLR 2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2019
Job overview
The Kingston Academy seeks a skillful and engaging Head of Design and Technology with a strong command of this subject and a forward thinking approach.
We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this pivotal role:
• Passionate about their subject, with an innovative approach to DT (engineering & manufacturing focus, ‘beyond the birdbox’);
• Strong classroom practitioner, with the ability to engage pupils, and experienced in teaching to GCSE and ‘A’ level standard;
• Experienced in curriculum planning and development;
• With the ability to think strategically about the future direction of their subject area;
• Experienced in managing teaching professionals;
• Experienced in performance development;
• Innovative in their approach to engaging pupils in Design and Technology;
• Flexible and committed to engage in the wider curriculum through our Going Beyond and enrichment activities.
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About The Kingston Academy
The Kingston Academy is an ambitious and outstanding new mixed, mainstream secondary school located in a newly renovated traditional school building and significant, state-of-the-art new extension in Kingston upon Thames, near to the River Thames.
The Kingston Academy was established in 2015 by the Kingston Educational Trust, a partnership between Kingston University, Kingston College and the Royal Borough of Kingston. The school initially opened with a single cohort of Year 7 pupils and has grown every year with an additional year group. It will eventually comprise all year groups including a Sixth Form in 2021-22.
The school's first full Ofsted inspection took place in May 2018 and the resulting report declared the school to be outstanding in all categories with no areas identified as needing improvement.
The announcement of the new cohort for September 2019 revealed the school to be heavily oversubscribed, drawing from a catchment area of less than 1km from the school.
Headteacher
Ms. Sophie Cavanagh
Values and vision
The Kingston Academy has an ethos of inclusion, where all are welcomed and every individual is valued for who they are and what they can bring to the school. The focus on learning and communication is powered by a STEM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
The secondary school helps to build a strong sense of identity, encouraging students to be global citizens and to value their place in the wider world. Teachers are offered continuing professional development, which allows them to keep up with new technologies and best practices.
'Teaching successfully challenges all groups of pupils to aim high and achieve their best.' Ofsted, June 2018
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