Second in Charge - Design Technology
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Holy Family Catholic School & Sixth Form
Waltham Forest
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2019
Job overview
Holy Family is a successful and happy school which has recently undergone a multi-million pound investment programme to enable us to expand and educate more students.
We are seeking to appoint a second in charge to join our highly successful Design Technology department. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in teaching Food Technology or Catering or Textiles or Resistant Materials and will be willing to learn how to teach other subjects that are delivered at Holy Family under the DT umbrella.
Holy Family is a successful, very well-regarded secondary school. 61% of students secured a GCSE grade of 4 or above in both English and Maths in 2018, whilst we have a 3 year trend of ‘red’ ALPS Grade 3 at A Level and the best value added for KS5 progress across the Diocese and the borough for our vocational outcomes. Students have access to an extensive extra-curricular programme which all staff are encouraged to participate in.
Every member of the teaching staff is provided with an iPad to support and enhance teaching and learning and access to excellent programmes of professional development, which earned the school the Gold Investors in People award in March 2016. We have an excellent record of internal career progression and promotion for our staff. Holy Family is a very friendly and supportive Catholic school with an inclusive ethos. In 2018, Ofsted described us as a good school in which “leaders are focused on achieving positive outcomes for students and have high aspirations for them”. We are also a school which has “effective strategies, valued by staff, to support staff well-being”.
The job description is attached or further details can be obtained from the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Fray, either by email t.fray@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk or telephone 020 8509 4274. Alternatively, please visit our website vacancies page via the Apply link.
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd May 2019.
Holy Family Catholic School is committed to equal opportunities and benefits from having a diverse staff and student community and applications from all are welcome.
Holy Family Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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About Holy Family Catholic School & Sixth Form
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- Holy Family Catholic School & Sixth Form
- 1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow
- London
- E17 3EA
- United Kingdom
HFCS (Holy Family Catholic School & Sixth Form) is a co-educational Catholic comprehensive school in Waltham Forest, North-East London.
We are a thriving and vibrant community of around 1250 students aged 11-18, offering an inclusive education to our students and a fantastic working environment for our staff. Staff development is very important to us and we offer colleagues a range of opportunities to help them develop their career, support their wellbeing and enjoy coming to work!
Headteacher
Carolyn Laws
Values and vision
Our Catholic ethos underpins all that we do. Our school values of Achievement, Service, Participation, Integrity, Respect and Equity are the golden thread running through every aspect of school life, from policies to pedagogy, behaviour to pastoral care. We are committed to the principles of Catholic social teaching, making sure that every child and young person in our care has what they need to flourish.
Ofsted
We were delighted that our latest Ofsted report (March 2023) reflects the school's vision and ethos. Inspectors noted the strong teaching, positive relationships and opportunities for spiritual and cultural development as well as our commitment to ensuring that all achieve to be the best they can be. Some of their comments are below:
“Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel well looked after because leaders are considerate of their workload.”
“Pupils said they enjoy the strong friendships they build here. The school is welcoming and like a family. Pupils appreciate the supportive staff who push them to go the extra mile in their work. They are safe and happy at school. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour and leaders have clear aspirations for pupils to succeed.”
"Behaviour is positive in lessons and around the school."
View Holy Family Catholic School & Sixth Form’s latest Ofsted report
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