The Long Eaton School
Location
Derbyshire | United Kingdom
Job description
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Head of Technology to join our successful and dedicated team on a permanent basis from September 2024.
The successful applicant will be expected to teach across KS3 to KS5 and work closely with SLT to develop the leadership and educational provision within the department. Technology is compulsory for all students from Year 7 through to the end of Year 9 as well as being a popular choice at GCSE and A Level. There is a team of 4 currently within the department, including 3 Teachers and 1 Technician. Line management of this team is key to the role, as is the need to work collaboratively with colleagues across Trust on a range of projects, supporting the overall learning and development of the department.
The post holder will want to ensure that all children in the school achieve, whatever their starting point, and will be fully committed to going above and beyond to ensure our students receive the very best in terms of opportunity, education and care. This position is suited to someone who has previous middle leadership experience or has lead on projects within the Arts Curriculum who is looking for the next step in their leadership career.
The Long Eaton School is built on a long tradition of academic success; our students are bright, ambitious and well behaved. We have gained an excellent reputation for the quality of our educational provision and our developments in Literacy and Numeracy have earned the school the prestigious Quality Mark and our approaches have been shared nationally as a model of good practice. We are located in the heart of Long Eaton and are easily commutable from locations such as Nottingham, Derby and North Leicestershire.
We are proud to form part of Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust, which was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. The Trust is a vibrant learning community where staff are well supported, students are cared for, receive a high quality education and experience every opportunity to be successful.
Why join The Long Eaton School?
• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers’ Pensions scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high achieving, friendly and forward-looking team of staff.
If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you!
Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome. For more information and to apply, please contact Hayley McDonagh on the below details:
T: 07936 047 096
Closing Date: 24th March 2024
Interview Date: W/C 25th March 2024
Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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£5.56k per annum
