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Subject Leader for Design and Technology - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Job details
Posting date: 17 April 2024
Salary: £35,352 to £51,877 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 May 2024
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Reading Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Subject Leader who is creative and passionate about teaching Design and Technology across all key stages and can lead and manage the Department to new heights from September 2024.


You will demonstrate clear leadership qualities and be able to convey your own excitement for learning.


As a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential.

If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.



What we are looking for:

A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Design
A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
A team player who is committed to continuing the journey of raising levels of achievement for all our students and be able to build on successes in order to move the department forward
An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.


Why choose our school?

Join a highly successful school that has an exceptional track record for training teachers
We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5
£1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team
A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do


The department is led by the subject leader and staffed by an additional teacher, a Food Technician and a Design Technician.



Currently, Design Product and Food are both taught at GCSE and Design Product at KS5. There may be the opportunity to introduce Food at KS5.



The department benefits from a suite of specialist classrooms fully equipped to deliver the curriculum and a range of extra-curricular opportunities are offered.



This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.


We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.


Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.


It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.


An application form can be downloaded from our website https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/



You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.



Further information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, HR Officer – recruitment@hughfaringdon.org



Closing Date – Sunday 12th May 2024



Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.



The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.



The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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