Head of Design Technology - additional R&R payment available
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Location: | Hull, HU3 1UP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1e676746-8c97-4461-b879-df9beb69a793-2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
• Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Design Technology (A/C)
• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• Strong and secure subject knowledge in Design Technology up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I)
• Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R) • Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• Good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology (A/I)
• Experience of leading a team (A/I/R)
• Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
• Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation (A/I/R)
• Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I)
• Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R) Desirable
• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)
• Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level (A/I)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)
• Curriculum design and management (A/I/R)
What the school offers its staff
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
• Financial:offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
• Lifestyle and Wellbeing:discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme,free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Motoring:access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
• Pension: excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Personal and professional: we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Essential
• Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Design Technology (A/C)
• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• Strong and secure subject knowledge in Design Technology up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I)
• Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R) • Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• Good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology (A/I)
• Experience of leading a team (A/I/R)
• Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
• Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation (A/I/R)
• Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I)
• Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R) Desirable
• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)
• Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level (A/I)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)
• Curriculum design and management (A/I/R)
What the school offers its staff
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
• Financial:offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
• Lifestyle and Wellbeing:discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme,free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Motoring:access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
• Pension: excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Personal and professional: we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.