Lead Teacher of Design & Technology
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
Brent
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS + 1CMA
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 21 April 2023
Job overview
Capital City Academy is seeking an inspirational Lead Teacher of DT to lead our developing Design Technology department for September 2023. The Art & Design department is very well established with an impressive breadth including 3D design, Photography, Graphics, Fine Art, Textiles and Drawing. Capital has been awarded the Artsmark Gold and has the Arts as one of its two key specialisms alongside Sport. The Catering department, although small, is very successful and the student of Catering is continually popular. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge and qualifications and be willing to work hard to support all facets of teaching and learning in Art & Design, leading the DT specialisms, be reflective and innovative and will share the school’s vision and the belief that Capital City Academy provides an exceptional environment for academic and sporting excellence. We foster artistic creativity, wellbeing and leadership potential within a rich and diverse community. Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership and coaching.
From September 2023, Capital will be part of the very successful Harris Federation. This move will bring many benefits to Capital’s pupils and staff. As part of the Harris Federation, our school will have access to a consultant team of 70 leading subject specialists whose job is to create excellence in every component of the curriculum. Pupils from the academy will participate in initiatives such as the Harris Experience, designed to broaden the cultural and academic experiences of the most academically promising young people, and which has helped ensure Harris pupils now attend Russell Group universities at a rate of more than twice the national average.
The Harris Federation will provide training, support and career development opportunities for staff as well as expert, hands-on teams in finance, estates, IT, HR and recruitment, freeing up teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of their pupils.
You will be:
- passionate about your subject and have excellent academic qualifications and thorough subject knowledge
- able to combine academic rigour and achievement with enjoyment of the subject
- equipped to deliver strong classroom management
- a good communicator, with outstanding planning and organisational skills
- committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We can offer you:
- A fantastic academy, student body and committed staff team - all working towards a shared vision with a high priority on teaching and learning
- Excellent CPD provision
- The opportunity to work as part of the Harris Federation with a wide network of development, challenge and support
- The Harris rewards package includes a Harris allowance, our popular wellbeing cash plan, a performance and loyalty bonus, as well as opportunities to get discounts on a wide range of shops, restaurants, and lifestyle purchases, and a salary sacrifice electric car scheme
- Inner London pay scales
- An area well served by public transport, plus ample car parking on site
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
HOW TO APPLY: If you would like to apply for this position, please complete and return the Application Form via email - recruitment@capitalcityacademy.org by Friday 21st April 2023.
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About Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
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As the newest Academy within the Harris Federation, this is the perfect time to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school.
We recognise that students have one chance in education and we do everything we can to get the most out of each and every day. Of course, that means we are committed to securing the strongest academic outcomes for our students. We foster artistic creativity, wellbeing and leadership potential within a rich and diverse community.
Alongside that, we have a unique character and sense of fun, with staff and students joining together to celebrate ‘Culture Day’, Black History Month, and our Summer Arts Festival, to plant trees and flowers in our student garden, and to play, sing and dance in our annual school musical.
Visitors frequently comment about how friendly, eager and curious our students are. They are ambitious and driven, and truly appreciate every teacher who helps them achieve their very best.
Vision and values
Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.
Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.
The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.
Our location
Located in the heart of Brent, North West London, we benefit from excellent transport links throughout our local area. Several tube lines are within walking distance and there are numerous bus routes for journeys across our capital. Many colleagues choose to drive to work and make use of our onsite car parks.
Our modern, dramatic glass building was designed by the world-renowned architect Norman Foster. Foster and Partners has been responsible for many iconic buildings, including Apple Park, Heathrow Terminal 2 and The Gherkin in the City of London.
We have exemplary facilities for our staff and students. Sports are excellently catered for with several tennis courts, an all weather pitch, and a gymnasium with tiered seating used by top-flight basketball team London Elite. Likewise the art that adorns our walls is developing in our multitude of workshops and specialist textiles, machinery or media suites. Our science faculty has specialist teaching laboratories, as well as a new T level Healthcare practice facility.
Why work for us?
Professional development
Teaching staff and support staff benefit from an in-house programme of research-based CPD throughout the year. In addition to weekly twilight sessions covering teaching & learning, behaviour management, diversity, equity & inclusion, staff have access to:
- Instructional coaching or leadership coaching
- Fully-funded NPQs through the National Institute of Teaching
- Bespoke 'professional studies' for training teachers
- ECT programme through the National Institute of Teaching
- Harris subject networks, Harris conference and other Federation CPD opportunities
- Funding to attend external CPD relevant to the role
Wellbeing
We know the best way to ensure our students flourish is to provide a supportive and collaborative atmosphere for staff.
We recognise that staff wellbeing is best secured through routine policy and practice. Whilst we are proud of our wellbeing calendar, we focus on reducing unnecessary workload, increasing collaboration within teams, and leaders at all levels ensure of systems are designed to maximise the impact of our work.
In addition to our core approach, we seek staff voice to offer what our community wants. Throughout the year, this includes:
- Directed time dedicated to marking and moderation
- Weekly time set aside for Planning and Preparation as department teams
- Twice weekly staff sports including free staff yoga with a qualified instructor
- Access to in-house therapeutic support
- Termly whole staff events, organised by our team of Wellbeing Champions
- Weekly HR surgeries
- Discounted membership to the Willesden Sports Centre
If you are interested in joining us on our journey to Outstanding, we would love to hear from you. Please find out more by emailing us at Info@harrislowewillesden.org.uk.
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