Head of Design Technology
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 1.3 £12,033
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 3 December 2024
Job overview
Job Title
Head of Design Technology
Location
St John Plessington Catholic College
Responsible To
Assistant Headteacher
Salary Grade
MPS/UPS plus TLR 1.3 £12,033
Contract
Full time permanent Contract
Start Date
April 2025
Closing Date for Applications
Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 12.00pm
An enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Head of Design Technology is required to join a thriving and successful curriculum area.
This role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for any candidate who is eager to be a part of an organisation that seeks to secure the very highest educational standards for students, who has high standards, commitment, passion, and the ability to teach across the full range of age and ability.
The successful candidate will share in our vision for Catholic Education as part of a successful and experienced Design Technology Department, which is committed to raising academic standards for all students whilst supporting the spiritual and moral development of the whole person.
At John Plessington Catholic College is proud to be part of the Holy Family Multi Academy Trust where we strive to develop individual excellence, embrace opportunities and build strong communities with Gospel Values at the heart.
We are looking for a Head of Department who:
- Wants to transform children’s lives and develop a love of Design Technology
- Can be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner
- Can effectively manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department to support the designated subject portfolio
- Can lead a department and develop and enhance the teaching practice of others
- Work well with staff and students alike
- Are looking to join a community of schools that promotes the formation of young people into successful citizens
- Are interested in developing their practice and committed to their own professional development
We offer:
- A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub and a cutting edge Teaching School Hub.
- Mentoring and high level training
- Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities to engage in system leadership
- A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
- Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams – working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual’s contribution
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter, a completed application form and the completed recruitment documents attached to the vacancy listing to recruitment@hfcmat.com. Applications should be marked for the attention of Mr P McLoughlin, Headteacher. For further information please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section on our website www.stjohnplessington.com.
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.
Attached documents
- Head of Design Technology Job Description (November 2024) (1) (1).docx207.33KB
- Social Media Form (29).docx185.71KB
- Application Form Notes to Applicants (38).docx51.99KB
- All Schools Recruitment Monitoring Form (37).docx962.39KB
- All Schools Consent to Obtain References Form (35).docx208.17KB
- All Schools Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974-Disclosure Form (37).docx221.74KB
About St John Plessington Catholic College
- St John Plessington Catholic College
- Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH63 7LF
- United Kingdom
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.
The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.
We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.
OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:
What OFSTED has said about us:
- Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
- Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
- Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
- Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
- Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
- Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.
What we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
- The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
- A working environment that is modern and professional
- Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
- A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level
St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.
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