Head of Design Technology (St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy)

Head of Design Technology Job Title: Head of Design TechnologyEmployer: St Francis Xavier's Catholic AcademyJob Type: Teaching & LearningJob Phase: SecondaryNOR: -Grade: MPS - UPSActual Salary: MPS - UPSContract Type: PermanentContract Term: Full timeLocation: LiverpoolStart Date: Sunday, September 1st, 2024Closing Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
About the School St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Academy, founded in 1842, is a Catholic Academy with a co-educational Sixth Form with a strong academic tradition and 1000 pupils across Key Stage 3 and 4. The Sixth Form has strong collaborative links with partner schools across the city. As we look to the future and continue our improvement journey, we have recently joined St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust. We are excited about joining St Joseph’s as they become the CMAT for our part of the Archdiocese. Through the Trust, we can offer you a firm commitment to your own professional development, which is at the core of their offer for all staff. You can find more information here www.sjcmat.co.uk We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and well-qualified Head of Design Technology to join us from September 2024 About the Role Please see Job Description. As an improving school, this is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher who loves their subject to join St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Academy. We are seeking someone who can share their passion for Design Technology to our students and to inspire all students to have a love of learning. If you have the vision and skills to deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure successful outcomes are reached across the department, then we’d love to hear from you. St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Academy offers the opportunity to lead a subject that is passionate about achievement for all pupils, and where our fantastic students enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.Our Design Technology Department is an outstanding team of professionals who achieve excellent results. We value challenge, active participation and motivation. The department is a positive, high-achieving, forward-thinking department that believes every child can succeed in Design Technology. The successful applicant will be an excellent and innovative classroom teacher and is expected to be able to teach Design Technology across the ability and age range. Our Head of Department must be a highly effective teacher with an exceptional understanding of curriculum design, is supportive of others and openly shares best practice, modelling this with their team. Personal Qualities If you consistently deliver high-quality lessons and enthuse and engage students to achieve their full potential, then our Design Technology department is the place for you.Personal Qualities:Knowledge of current curriculum developments in the subject and their implications;Good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking;Good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of;Ability to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students;Committed to Safeguarding and the Wellbeing of our school community;A passion for education and making a difference;Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;Energy, enthusiasm, good sense of humour;Emotional maturity and resilience in dealing with challenging behaviours.Able to communicate effectively with students, staff and other stakeholdersWhat we can offer you:A commitment to support your professional development.A role in a school that has a clear vision.Working as part of a committed and talented team of professionals.Opportunity for additional paid duties.Access to Trust-wide professional development opportunities.Employee Assistance Programmes. How to Apply If you believe you have the energy, passion, resilience and drive to be part of our positive journey, we would love to have you on our team. Please visit our website for details and application form at www.sfx1842.org
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Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th May 2024 12pm Shortlisting: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 21st May 2024 Please note - Only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted following the closing date.For shortlisted applicants an online search will be conducted prior to interview Safeguarding of our pupils is a priority All posts are subject to enhanced DBS disclosures This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with a children’s barred list check. You will also be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure form if you are short-listed for the post.’Closing Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024Short Listing Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024Interview Date: Tuesday 21st May 2024 Recruitment Documents Job Description: Download Document Application Form: Download Document
Contact Details St Francis Xavier's Catholic AcademyWoolton Hill RoadLiverpoolL25 6EGContact Name: Victoria HillContact Telephone: 0151 288 1000Contact e-mail: ##### Website: www.sfx1842.org NOR: -
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