Subject Leader of Design and Technology
Hinchingbrooke School
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS +TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2020
Job overview
Subject Leader of Design and Technology
September 2020 start
TLR2b £4657
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract term: Permanent
Suitable for NQTs: No
We seek to appoint an energetic leader for our large and diverse Design & Technology department. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about Design and Making, and this could be their first step into a leadership role. For the right person we would offer support and training to develop into this role.
We welcome applications from candidates who have the drive and passion to share high quality and innovative practice in the classroom, and lead Curriculum development alongside the Head of Creativity. The successful candidate will be both student and staff focused and passionate about sharing their love of DT with our diverse and inclusive student body.
You will be a team player who encourages collaboration within the department and the wider school. Experience across traditional processes, CAD/CAM and teaching A level is essential. The successful candidate will lead a department of 3 full-time teachers and a full-time technician with a range of expertise and skills.
Teaching
The successful candidate will be expected to be an excellent classroom practitioner, enthusiastic about their work with young people and have a genuine concern for their development as individuals.
The school sees the form tutor as a key role in the support, development and welfare of the students and teachers are expected to undertake this role with the same standards and commitment as their subject role.
Why come to Hinchingbrooke?
Located close to the junction of the A1 and A14, Hinchingbrooke is only thirty minutes drive from Peterborough, Bedford or Kettering. The facilities of both the school and the department are extensive and include a large laser cutter and CNC milling machine.
This is a fantastic school to work in: visitors often comment on how wonderful our students are, the positive team ethos amongst staff and how friendly and welcoming the School is. If you are an outstanding teacher, it really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Hinchingbrooke School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2020 (noon)
Interview date: Friday 6th March 2020
Full details including application packs for all of our current posts can be found on the website visit: www.hinchingbrookeschool.net/jobs and www.acesacademies.co.uk/vacancies
Please submit applications to: recruitment@acesacademies.co.uk
Attached documents
About Hinchingbrooke School
A mixed, large 11 to 18 Secondary school, in beautiful grounds on the edge of Huntingdon next to Hinchingbrooke Country Park.
Our Mission is to provide a high-quality education for all our students, so that they learn and achieve well, and develop as well-rounded young people who are ready to take the next steps in their own personal learning journey.
Our values
We value: Hard work, High standards, and Kindness.
Our 3 Key focuses
1. This is how we learn well
2. This is how we teach and
3. This is how we behave
At Hinchingbrooke, we believe it is the quantity and the quality of what we know that largely determines how ‘clever’ we are. We believe in explicit teaching of the powerful knowledge that young people need to thrive in the world of the 21stCentury; this is why we have the Hinchingbrooke Approach to Teaching.
We believe in a ‘Warm-Strict’ approach to behaviour. Great behaviour is the best foundation for great learning; this is why we have the Hinchingbrooke Approach to Behaviour.
We are interested in recruiting teachers who embrace the professional obligation to continuously improve their teaching. In return, we offer a supportive and highly collaborative environment where you can make a difference to the lives of our wonderful young people.
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