Head of Design & Technology (RMT Specialist)
Whitmore High School
Harrow
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Pay range from M1 to UPS3 plus TLR 2C £7,013
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2021
Job overview
WHITMORE HIGH SCHOOL HEAD OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (RMT Specialist) – September 2021
Are you passionate about teaching and leading Design & Technology in an innovative and forward thinking school? We are looking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Head of D&T in our well-established department. Someone with a real passion for their subject who will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum which enables all students to reach their potential.
Come and join us at Whitmore High School where we genuinely invest and develop our staff because we believe exceptional teachers transform students’ lives!
The successful candidate will:
Be able to lead, manage, develop and be accountable for the department and curriculum in KS3, KS4 & KS5
Deliver effective and high quality learning experiences to all of our students with a collaborative approach to teaching and learning
Be an experienced teacher who is influential and committed to getting the best outcomes for the students in our school
Be committed to equal opportunities for all and to the safeguarding and welfare of young people
Why work for Whitmore High School?
State of the art building with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities
Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who will develop you and want to see you succeed in your career
You’ll be working in an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ school
Exceptional and wide ranging CPD opportunities
Staff Wellbeing group who promote a healthy work life balance and arrange activities such as weekly staff yoga, on-site massage, weekly fruit, breakfast boxes, well-being garden, book club with free Kindle loan for staff etc.
Free annual flu jab
Free use of the on-site gym
Cycle to Work tax free bike scheme
OFSTED graded the school outstanding in all areas and commented “Students have outstanding attitudes to learning and take a pride in their work”. Our students are happy, well behaved and make excellent progress.
Full details of the post and more information on our school can also be viewed on our website www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk
Completed application forms must be submitted by the closing date – Tuesday 31st August at 9.00am. Early applications are encouraged – we may interview candidates as they apply and hence we reserve the right to interview early for this post should a suitable candidate apply.
Whitmore High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and pre-employment checks
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About Whitmore High School
Whitmore High School is a mixed, non-denominational community comprehensive secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in the London Borough of Harrow, and is operated by the local council.
Whitmore was founded in 1974, and has about 1,600 pupils.
Headteacher
James Rebbitt
Values vision
Whitmore High School aims to provide the best possible education for all pupils by promoting a balanced and broad curriculum which allows students to take an active part in their own learning.
The school recognises the needs of individuals, placing suitable but high demands on pupils to stimulate them to achieve success. Whitmore encourages students to aim for the highest standards of work and behaviour, and aims to promote an ordered and friendly community founded on respect, courtesy and shared values.
Whitmore High School acknowledges the importance of links between home, school and the wider community, and aims to maintain a spirit of constructive self-criticism. The school provides a wide range of pastoral and extra-curricular opportunities to enrich pupils’ personal development, and is a specialist science college.
Ofsted
“The headteacher provides very strong and purposeful leadership. Her commitment to making sure that all students achieve their best is shared by all of the staff. As a result, almost all students make outstanding progress in their work.”
“Governors use their considerable knowledge and experience very effectively. They challenge and support the headteacher and senior leaders to make sure that teaching is of the highest standard.”
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