Head of Design Technology
Queensmead School
Hillingdon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR (Outer London) plus TLR 1a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 2 May 2019
Job overview
HEAD OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
MPR (Outer London) plus TLR 1a
Required for September 2019
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher who is looking for a Head of Department role. Queensmead is an ‘outstanding’, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed academy school where students achieve highly and display ‘exemplary behaviour’ (Ofsted).
Our Design Technology Department is comprised of experienced, enthusiastic and engaging teachers. Last year GCSE pupils achieved over 80% A*-C in Resistant Materials and 63% in A*-C in Engineering.
The successful candidate will be required to lead the Design Technology department and be able to specialise in the teaching of Design Technology and/or Engineering at KS4 and Product Design at KS5.
You will be joining a friendly, professional and collegiate organisation that is wholly committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for young people.
Benefits:-
- A comprehensive induction programme will be provided
- Ongoing extensive CPD programme
- Free iPad or Chromebook
- Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre
- Free access to Goals Soccer Centre
- Free Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth over £2000)
- Ride to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend / Colleague Scheme
To find out more about our Benefits visit:-
http://queensmeadschool.org.uk/recruitment/benefits/
Please apply using the Queensmead School application form. All application forms must be completed with a covering letter addressed to Miss R Johnston, Head Teacher, and sent to:- Email: recruitment@qmschool.org.uk
Closing date: Thursday 2nd May 2019 (12noon)
Applications for this position will be shortlisted and interviewed at the earliest opportunity. Early applications for this post are recommended.
Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
Queensmead School, Queens Walk, South Ruislip Middlesex, HA4 0LS Tel: 020 8845 6266 www.queensmeadschool.org.uk
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About Queensmead School
Queensmead School is based in South Ruislip, Middlesex, and is a ‘Good’, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school where students achieve very highly and display ‘excellent behaviour’ (Ofsted). It currently has around 1,450 students.
Head Teacher
Rhona Johnston
Values and Vision
Queensmead School strives to maintain a learning environment where students can reach their maximum potential, wherever their skills may lie. Technology is a key part of the education environment, with devices such as visualisers, iPads and Chromebooks a regular classroom feature. There is also a strong emphasis on attendance and punctuality, with these qualities seen as essential to the learning process and academic endeavour.
Queensmead offers students the chance to participate in activities such as music tuition and sports, with facilities including basketball courts, a fitness zone and access to five-a-side football pitches. International experiences offered to secondary students include language development in France, Germany and Spain, trekking excursions in Morocco, and skiing in Italy and Austria.
Ofsted Report
“There is a strong culture of respect and tolerance at the school. Pupils are calm and mature. The school’s values of kindness, respect, resilience and independence shine through when staff and pupils interact... Behaviour around the school is excellent. All staff are supported by leaders and school systems to maintain high expectations of pupils’ behaviour... ”
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