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SalaryClosing date:14/06/2024 at 12:00
Job Start Date: 02/09/2024
Contract/Hours:Permanent , Full-time
Key Stage:KS3/KS4
Salary Type:Main Pay Range
Salary Details:Flexible according to experience
Hours of Work:1.0 FTE Full Time
Location of Role:Meoncross School, Stubbington PO14 2EF
Contact e-mail address:recruitment@meoncross.co.uk
We are looking for an enthusiastic Design & Technology Lead who will be accountable for the leadership, management, and development of Design & Technology, both within and outside the taught curriculum. You will design, develop, manage, and deploy physical, material and human resources in the delivery of Design and Technology across the school, you will secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all students and support students learning and progress. You will also develop and enhance the teaching practice of others and act as a role model to specialists and non-specialists.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Lead and/ or support the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources and schemes of work for Design and Technology to ensure appropriate provision is in place at all key stages.
- Develop and implement policies, plans and practices for the development of Design and Technology which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement and great teaching and learning.
- Monitor the impact of such policies and plans and practices, taking further action when appropriate, with a particular focus on Health and Safety.
- Create a climate which enables staff teaching Design and Technology in other key stages to develop and maintain a positive attitude and confidence in teaching.
- Ensure that whole school and Design and Technology aims, policies and practices are understood by all.
- Prioritise and manage own time effectively, particularly in relation to balancing the demands made by teaching, subject management, and involvement in school development.
- Help staff to achieve positive working relationships with students.
- Establish clear expectations and positive working relationships among staff teaching Design and Technology department including sharing good practice, mutual support and working as a team.
- Carry out performance management as required by school policy.
- Lead professional development of staff delivering Design and Technology through example and support including where appropriate, the use of coaching, appropriate training providers and CPD courses.
- Be responsible for the line management of staff, including support staff, and lead department meetings where appropriate, working alongside other Heads of Department.
A letter of application together with a completed application form for the attention of Miss Corinna Reilly, to recruitment@meoncross.co.uk
The application form, job advert and role profile can be found on the website www.meoncross.uk/careers
Applicants selected for interview will be informed by Friday 14th June 2024.
Applicants who have not heard from the School by this time must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful. Candidates short-listed for interview will be required to bring proof of qualifications and their right to work in the UK to interview.
Safer Recruitment
Meoncross School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
