Director of Learning for Design Technology - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-224T
• Posted:06/01/2023
• Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR depending on experience
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:30/01/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:Shortly after the closing date

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HUGH CHRISTIE SCHOOL

Director of Learning for Design Technology (second in charge)

Salary: MPS / UPS plus TLR2 (range £3256 to £7303) depending on agreed responsibilities

Start date: September 2023

Hugh Christie is a mixed wide ability 11 to 18 high school based in Tonbridge, Kent. Hugh Christie is ‘the place to be’ happy, successful and where pupils are well prepared for adult life.  Hugh Christie is a good school with a stable and well-motivated staff. Staff are supported well through a bespoke INSET programme led by our Lead Practitioner Group. Staff are encouraged to progress with most of the Senior Leadership Team being former middle leaders in the school. The school finishes at 1-35pm on a Friday and has a two week holiday at the end of Term 1 to support wellbeing.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated second in department within the Design Technology department with a commitment to being a key member of the team, promoting academic excellence and helping every child succeed. You will play an important part in developing the school’s Design Technology provision. You will plan and deliver high quality lessons and be committed to achieving excellent results for the students, instilling in them a love for the subject and a desire to learn.

Our ideal candidate will: 

• be able to deliver Design and Technology lessons across a range of disciplines including Food Technology, ICT, Product Design and/or Textiles throughout Key Stage 3
• be able to offer expertise at GCSE and potentially A level in at least one discipline. Preferably this would be Food Technology but this is not essential.
• be able to model excellent teaching practice to their department
• be committed to achieving excellent outcomes
• be a strong team player and committed to bringing out the best in their colleagues
• demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the school and its students can achieve 
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils, especially those who have additional educational needs or are disadvantaged
• be committed to the school’s values

In return, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and make a difference to our students in a critical subject for their future.

The department is made up of staff who are experienced across a range of Technology disciplines and is supported by two experienced technicians. We also offer a wide variety of in-house training for all the schemes of work we deliver to help support your transition into our department.

If you are seeking a rewarding position, enriching the lives of our students, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please visit our website for more information or contact the Executive Principal’s PA, Nicki Riddle nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk or 01732 353544.

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 30^th January 2023.

Information about the school

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Hugh Christie School

Hugh Christie opened in 1957 as a co-educational school for children of all needs and abilities. Based in Tonbridge with excellent transport links, the school is housed in well maintained buildings on an attractive campus, with excellent facilities.

It is our aim that every child at Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well prepared for adult life. This website provides you with all the important information about how we try to achieve this.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle
• Address:White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
• Telephone: 01732 353544 Ex. 242
• Email: nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk

Documents

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