HEAD OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

HEAD OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (Outer London) + TLR2 

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to lead a successful and thriving Design and Technology Department from September 2021.  The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of GCSE and KS3 in Product Design and working knowledge of GCSE and KS3 in other areas within Design and Technology.  They will also have a strong commitment to high standards of classroom practice and the ability to contribute towards raising student achievement. 

Hurstmere School is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and a “culture of vigilance” to safeguard and protect all in its care.  There are policies and procedures in place, including safer recruitment procedures.  All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold this safeguarding commitment.  Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other employment checks. 

Hurstmere School is a popular, non-selective Academy for 11-16 year old boys, with enthusiastic students, a dedicated staff and supportive governors. The school serves the local community of Sidcup; it is a special place with a strong sense of community and a determination succeed in all that we do. Hurstmere School offers a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity. We expect everyone to have the highest expectations of themselves and of each other. Our committed and well qualified teachers offer challenge, encouragement and support in order that our students may achieve their full potential. Hurstmere School is committed to ensuring colleagues achieve an effective work-life balance, in order that our students are taught by motivated, inspirational teachers. The provision of Continuing Professional Development opportunities is central to the school’s pledge to further develop teachers at every stage of their career.  

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.  The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification.  These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages. 

To apply please complete the application form available from the school website and either e-mail to info@hurstmere.org.uk or post to the school. 

Exceptional candidates may be interviewed early. 

For further information please contact the Principal’s PA, Mrs C Murphy on info@hurstmere.org.uk or 020 8300 5665. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 14th May 2021 3.00 pm