Havelock Academy is now recruiting for a Head of Technology. This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are recruiting for someone to lead our Technology curriculum at an exciting time as we look to develop the curriculum to ensure it is truly 21st Century in what we deliver. At present, our main technology offer is based on a strong Food Technology curriculum. We are looking for someone who wants to lead a curriculum that celebrates the strong food heritage of Lincolnshire, while also ensuring there is a strong wider technology offer for our young people to prepare them for life in the 21st Century.
The new Head of Technology would lead this flourishing department, working closely with other curriculum leaders to ensure our students have the very best curriculum offer.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. The new post holder would belong to a House and play an active part in House activities across the academy.
About the role
The role would involve leading Technology across the key stages, with the present focus being Food Technology at key stage 3. There would be the opportunity to introduce further technology courses over time, including for sixth form for suitable candidates. The successful candidate would also join one of our eight Houses and serve as a pastoral tutor within a year group.
Full Time / Permanent / 1st September Start date or sooner if possible.
About our Academy
Havelock is the founding member of the David Ross Education Trust, with the trust motto of Broadening Horizons at the heart of everything we do. We deliver an ambitious curriculum to all students in an inclusive environment where we strive to ensure all children can succeed. We were recently (January 2023) inspected by Ofsted and graded as Good in all areas.
Salary & Benefits
* L3 - L7 FTE £52,301 - £57,831 per annum
* Access to Teachers Government Pension Scheme
* CPD including Leadership Training, NPQs and Knowledge Development Courses
* Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
* Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
* Awards and Recognition Scheme
* Flexible working patterns
* Benefits Platform including holiday discounts, cinema tickets, restaurant booking discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
This position is ideal for an experienced leader or someone who is looking for their first step into curriculum leadership. We are looking for someone who has the curriculum knowledge and expertise to lead Technology and put it at the forefront of our wider academy offer.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
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