Head of Technology & Arts (Head of Year opportunity)

Burnley High School

Burnley High School was founded in 2014 in Burnley, Lancashire. It is a mainstream school for mixed pupils aged 11-16. Burnley High School is part of the Education Partnership Trust.

Values and vision

Burnley High School promises to “transform lives” by empowering pupils to achieve their full potential. The school focuses on developing the “whole person”. Beyond academic expectations, young people also learn life skills, and their personal and social development is encouraged.

The school’s ambition is to build a life-long love of learning and a set of moral values to help pupils make a positive contribution to society. 

The Job

An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate and dedicated Head of Technology and Arts to join Burnley High School in 2023 on a full-time and permanent basis.

In addition to this role there is also an opportunity to become a Head of Year which would offer a TLR payment. If you would like to express an interest in this additional role, please confirm on your application form.

What does this job do?

•    To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.

•    To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils as a teacher/form tutor.

•    To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

•    To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment.

•    To share and support the Academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

You will play a central role to lead and build on the strengths and successes of the Technology and Art Department and the school.

“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”

What are the job requirements?

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Qualified to at least degree level in a Technology/Art based subject/or adequate post degree conversion course
• Must be able to teach Food Technology
• Proven record or evidence from teaching practice of potential to help students reach high standards of learning and achievement 
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and re-prioritise workload when needed
• Desire to contribute to and be involved in the wider life of the school
• Experience of performance management
• Excellent influencing skills and the ability to engage others in new ideas. Understand aims and vision of the school and is able to inspire, challenge and motivate others
• A high level of self-awareness – knows strengths and weaknesses and can relate to difficult personality types well

About Us

The Education Partnership Trust (EPT) was established in 2012 as a not-for-profit multi-academy trust and approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities.

Our pupils come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our schools and Trust stronger.

Why you should work here - benefits

• Simply Health cash back plan provided free by the Trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• 6 sessions of free counselling including CBT, wellbeing and bereavement.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Training and development including emerging leaders programmes.

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com

Safeguarding Information

Education Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.