Head of Design & Technology
Working patterns: Full time, 5 days per week
Grade: M1/UPS 3 (Inner London) – and Allowance TLR2c (£7,847) Enhanced pay may be available depending on experience.
About us:
‘Learning to Succeed’
Our motto encapsulates our vision; we are all on a continuous journey of learning, whilst trying to achieve success in everything that we do.
Do you want to join a dynamic, multi-cultural and friendly school where staff development is a priority? Greenford High School is an inclusive, supportive and high achieving school and we are always looking for outstanding staff to join us. Over the last decade we have consistently achieved outcomes that have placed us in the top 5-10% of schools nationally for student progress. We aim for all students to achieve excellent academic results and many gain places at top universities, but we are also a truly comprehensive school which tries to get the best out of every child, whatever their ability or circumstances. We value our students’ personal development and always support trips, visits, speakers and extra-curricular experiences where we can. We are known for our exceptionally strong relationships between staff and students and for our staff promotion opportunities across many areas of the school.
Our facilities are superb with a university campus style layout, extensive IT facilities, large, expansive playing fields and a purpose-built block for Year 7.
We also have one of the largest Post-16 Centres in London with designated study and support areas.
Staff benefits include:
- *generous non-contact time;
- *a supportive approach to approving staff leave of absences;
- *small class sizes where possible;
- *financial assistance for Masters and further degrees;
- *a partnership with the Institute of Education and Teach First;
- *an outstanding record of staff achieving promotion;
- *the opportunity to train and mentor student teachers;
- *free on-site car parking spaces and secure bicycle storage;
- *free access to sporting facilities and fitness gym;
- *access to the ‘Workplace Options’ staff support scheme and onsite counselling;
- *plenty of opportunities to teach Post 16;
- *staff social events and staff well-being sessions.
What our students say about our teaching staff:
- “…is one of my favourite teachers and makes PE even more enjoyable”
- “…helped me understand Geography really well”
- “…showed me Maths isn’t scary”
- “…has the talent to control classes and there is less noise”
How to apply:
Our staff are true teaching experts and continue to innovate further through our collaborative CPD programme and networks. If you share our vision and want to join a school where your skills as a teaching professional will be recognised and valued, please apply via TES at https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/head-of-design-and-technology-ealing-2042822
Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.
Greenford High School is a highly diverse community, and it is very important to us that the profile of our staff group matches that of our students. We therefore welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.
The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
Application Closing Date: Monday 6th May 2024 (midnight)
Start date: 1 September 2024
We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.
If you would like to discuss this post in more detail, please contact Ruth Atkinson, Head’s PA on (020) 8578 9152 ext 1207