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Head of Technology - Full-time

The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-4002-308T
  • Posted:15/02/2019
  • Pay:MPS / UPS plus TLR
  • Start Date:Feb 2019
  • App Close Date:08/03/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

MPS or UPS plus TLR

Full time

Permanent

 

 Start Date :Easter, July or September 2019

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Head of Technology who is passionate about their subject and will be able to motivate students through inspirational teaching.  You will have experience of teaching across the age range in technology specialisms (Food, DT and/or engineering).  

 You will join a highly motivated team, committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning, and to instilling in our students a passion for the subject.

 We are a GOOD school. Our Ofsted in November 2017 highlighted our many Good and Outstanding features.

 

We are the highest performing non-grammar school in the borough of Swale and our results in both engineering and food technology are exceptional and continue to improve year on year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher to join a thriving school and work with students who are keen to learn. The successful candidate will help to expand and develop an exciting curriculum and will work with other members of the faculty to raise attainment across all key stages.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • be a passionate teacher of technology and a committed team player;
  • demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism towards student attainment and achievement;
  • demonstrate evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence;
  • have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students.

Ofsted – ‘Teachers have high expectations of their pupils and expect all pupils to give of their best.’

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or e mailed to HR@swale.at

 

Please note – we cannot accept CVs without an application form.

 

 Interested applicants are welcome to contact Adam Webb adam.webb@swale.at or Beth Arculus-Pennells beth.arculus@swale.at for an informal discussion regarding the post.

Closing Date: 8th March 2019 at 12 noon

Interview Date: TBC

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

 

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe MA

Executive Headteacher: Mr S Murphy

Headteacher: Ms Y Peden

Information about the school

The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of.  Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.

This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Recruitment Team
  • Address:Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME104NL
  • Telephone: 01795 472449
  • Email: recruitment@swale.at
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.