Head of Faculty of Technology

Kenton School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community we serve. With around 1,800 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the North East. 

At Kenton, we are clear about our vision; Students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. Our academy delivers an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.

As Head of Faculty of Technology, you would be responsible for leading a team of seven teachers and two part-time technicians. Our Technology curriculum starts with KS2 tasks that we deliver through transition lessons with our primary feeder schools through to A Level courses in Post 16. Our KS3 students experience all specialist areas, targeting progressive design and making skills through a carousel of Food, Electronics, Resistant Materials and Engineering activities and design briefs. At Key Stage 4, students can choose to study from a range of Level 1 and 2 qualifications, including BTEC Engineering, Hospitality and Catering, Motor Vehicles, Resistant Materials and Hair and Beauty courses. At KS5, we offer Level 3 BTEC Engineering and Hospitality and Catering.   

The faculty is well resourced with an ICT design suite, laser cutters, CNC routers, metal-working lathes, a fully equipped and working motor vehicle garage, hair and beauty salons and high-specification food rooms. 

To be successful, you will have:  

• Demonstrable experience driving performance improvements in your designated curriculum or core leadership area    
• An ability to think and act strategically with sensitivity to organisational and wider political priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes    
• An ability to use data effectively and present views and opinions in discussions which contribute to positive outcomes, including the ability to challenge, give feedback and accept feedback constructively    
• A proven track record of effective people, resource and financial management    
• The ability to demonstrate high expectations and to instil these in others

In return, we will offer:  

• Salary sacrifice schemes, such as childcare vouchers and a cycle to work scheme    
• Access to on-site gym facilities    
• Fantastically resourced schools with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19

This is an exciting opportunity to join us in a role where you will play a key role in shaping the future of the wider school and the community that we serve.

Supporting information is available to download below. To apply, please click on Quick Apply where you will be taken to the application form.

Closing date: Noon on 24 May 2022

Kenton Schools Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers in our schools to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families.

This post does involve engaging in regulated activity as defined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021 and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 1975, 2013 and 2020).