Head of Technology

  Head of Technology  

Required from January 2018. Pay scale: MTPS+ TLR1a £7,620 (place on scale dependent on experience). 

Patcham High School is an 11–16 comprehensive school of 1000 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham. The school is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and we are in an exciting phase of development to become ‘Outstanding’. We are known for our innovative approach and we value CPD very highly.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Head of Department with a specialism in Resistant Materials or Food Technology to manage our team of committed professionals in a vibrant and innovative department.  

The successful candidate will:

· Be an outstanding practitioner;

· Have a passion for the Teaching and Learning of Technology;

· Have excellent interpersonal skills;

· Be committed to driving the improvement of teaching and learning;

· Strive to assist all our students to reach their full potential.

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in furthering your career please download an application pack (also available on our school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/). Where possible, please email your completed application form to the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Holmes, either by email or by telephone on 01273 543484.

Patcham High 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 successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Closing date:  Wednesday 4th October 2017 at 1.00pm

Interviews:  Week Beginning Monday 9th October 2017