Head of Vocational Studies: Specialising in Business Studies and BTEC Quality Nominee - Full-time

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-532T
• Posted:19/03/2024
• Pay:MPS/ UPS plus TLR and honorarium
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:01/06/2024 at 18:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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We are seeking a qualified Head of Vocational Studies who specialises in Business. The right candidate will be able to adapt to the different qualifications on offer within the department. Business Studies is one the most popular subjects at KS4 and the ideal candidate will be passionate about the subjects, inspiring our young people and be a valued leader of the vocational team. The vocational department also includes BTEC Health and Social Care, and the ideal candidate will lead the current teachers of Health and Social Care, responsible for raising attainment, data reviews, and quality of teaching and learning.

The post offers opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for a highly motivated and ambitious teacher looking for career advancement.   

New Line learning Academy value positive working relationships and seek individuals who will support this ethos. We are very excited about the future of our Vocational Studies department in our Academy, and we are ready to invest in the right people to ensure its success. 

The successful candidate will be a creative and inspiring Teacher of Vocational Studies who:

• Will raise achievement and deliver excellent academic outcomes
• Can model excellence in the classroom
• Has the training skills and experience to make a significant impact on the quality of teaching and learning
• Can evaluate and improve their impact and effectiveness
• Will have Qualified Teacher Status or QTLS
• Will have the ability to teach across KS3 and KS4 confidently
• Will possess recent, relevant teaching experience

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two secondary schools, one primary school and one nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• A supportive department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

If you would like to look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a ‘Good’ school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: officenll@futureschoolstrust.com

Documents

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• JD & PS