Head of Technology

Tes are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Technology on a full-time permanent basis from September 2021. The successful candidate will ideally have a specialism in Food Technology.

This is an exciting opportunity time to join a school that in September 2020, the school opened its brand new permanent accommodation including a building with a capacity for over 1200 students. The permanent site for the school comprises 12.3 hectares. This far surpasses the need for a six form entry school, therefore the space afforded to the students on site is, compared to other local schools, second to none. Furthermore, the permanent school building has been meticulously designed to ensure both students and staff experience a first-class learning environment.

Becoming part of this team will give you an opportunity to make a difference to the educational outcomes of young people in Hertfordshire, whilst providing you with an opportunity to pursue your passion for education. In the last year, they have expanded to be a Trust of five schools and have more schools in the pipeline. Schools maintain their own individual cultures and relationships with their community and networks, but align through key educational policies and school improvement strategies, and crucially align with respect to the Trust’s vision and core values.

The school  are seeking a full-time Head of Faculty – Technology to provide leadership and direction for the Technology Faculty and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and line manage Subject Leaders within the Technology Faculty

• Represent the subject areas at Heads of Faculty meetings and to report back on key issues as appropriate

• Provide SLT with relevant faculty student performance information as part of the school’s self- evaluation cycle

• Oversee and monitor quality assurance programmes within faculty, such as lesson observations, learning walks, work

scrutiny and student conversation

• Identify and implement strategies to address improvement needs

The Successful Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a subject specialism in Food Technology

• A passion for teaching and education in its widest sense

• Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge

• Experience and evidence of a positive impact as a subject leader or other similar role

• Experience of teaching at all Key Stages and demonstrating a positive impact on student progress and outcomes

• Ability to articulate an ambitious and appropriate vision for the faculty

• Ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge both staff and students

• Ability to manage staff (collectively and individually), with structured challenge, support and CPD

The School Offers:

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school

• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships

• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement

• Exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and across the Teaching School Alliance

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and 'Quick Apply' below! For more information please contact katie.rossiter@tes.com REF KR 1435064

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