Head of Faculty (Design Technology and Art)
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Northstowe Secondary College
Cambridgeshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS plus TLR 2.3 (£7,368)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2023
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2023
Job overview
Applicants need to be able to teach Design Technology.
Northstowe Secondary College is a brand-new secondary school at the heart of the Northstowe Education Campus. In our modern building with state-of-the-art facilities including science, catering and hospitality, the arts, sports and leisure, we are building a fantastic reputation in the local community. The Northstowe Learning Community currently includes Martin Bacon Academy which is a special educational needs school and will in time include a primary school and a sixth-form college on the same campus.
In September 2023, we will have students across the age range for the first time, with approximately 600 students in Years 7-11.
Now, with around 60 staff, it is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on the journey to provide world class education to the developing community. You will be part of an experienced and growing team that is creating an inclusive, innovative and aspirational learning environment for the young people and families it serves.
This position is equally suitable for those wishing to take a step up to middle management or someone with previous experience as a Head of Department.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate our vision and values
- Be passionate and have an uncompromising commitment to pupil achievement
- Be a believer in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all children can experience success
- Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude
- Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity
- Be open to collaboration between all schools on the Northstowe Education Campus
Northstowe Secondary College offers a high quality job package and a wide range of CPD opportunities offered by our trust and its teaching school status, along with promotion opportunities within the wider family of Meridian Trust schools.
We can offer you
- A post with the potential for future progression both within this role and the wider trust
- The support of the wider trust network of experts and access to informal and formal professional development
- A successful teaching school within the Meridian Trust and with a strong track record of staff development
- Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions
- A brand new state of the art building, which will afford us an excellent working and learning environment
Northstowe Secondary College holds the three key values of Kindness, Curiosity and Hard work at the heart of all that it does. All staff are expected to demonstrate these values towards others and to explicitly teach these to the children. We are an inclusive family and expect our staff to be passionate about their subject and what it can give to children, adapt their teaching to meet the needs of the students, work proactively to promote good behaviour and to maintain these high standards in their classrooms and around the school. As a small but growing group of staff in a brand-new school, we all have to go the extra mile however, we promote and support a good work life balance, we are a kind and supportive team, and we have a lot of fun. If you think you have what it takes, then we look forward to hearing from you.
For further information or to visit the school please contact Sarah Wakerley, HR Officer on recruitment@northstowesc.org or telephone 01223 343800.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday, 8th February 2023. Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 22nd February 2023. We do not accept CVs.
NSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that the post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people. The post holder also has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people.
All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Attached documents
About Northstowe Secondary College
- Northstowe Secondary College
- Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB24 1DJ
- United Kingdom
Our School
Northstowe Secondary College is a brand-new 11-19 secondary school at the heart of the Northstowe Education Campus, that opened to Year 7s in September 2019. It is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on the journey to provide world class education to the developing community. You will be part of an experienced team that is creating an inclusive, innovative and aspirational learning environment for the young people and families it serves.
The College will become the cornerstone of the Northstowe Learning Community, which will in time include a primary school, a sixth-form college and a special school - The Martin Bacon Academy which opened Summer 2020. Northstowe is a new town development which benefits from great travel links to Cambridge and the A1. We are a fast, up and coming area which will be host to lots of new families and a brand new community.
As a new build school, and a new build area, we also benefit from state-of-the-art facilities for science, catering and hospitality, the arts, sports and leisure, forming a comprehensive offer for our students and also our local community.
Northstowe Secondary College holds the three key values of:
Kindness - students and staff who care about each other, the community and the wider world.
Curiosity - students and staff who want to find out more and are open minded to find creative solutions.
Hard work- practicing, persevering and keeping going even when things are challenging.
Our values are at the heart of all that we do and we encourage everyone to embody these values through 'Be Northstowe'.
We are an inclusive family and as a small group of staff in a brand-new school, we all have to go the extra mile however, we promote and support a good work life balance, we are a kind and supportive team and we have a lot of fun.
Our Staff
We are looking for an inspiring and hard-working team member to join our school who has a true passion for ensuring the best education is provided to all students. We want someone who can commit to our values and those of our trust, who will embody these in all they do and encourage our students to reach their highest potential.
We are seeking a member of staff who can 'Be Northstowe' (see poster below).
In return we can offer:
- Strong NQT Programme, reduced TT, Mentor, NQT/ECT CPD
- Calendared NQT/RQT/New staff meetings for CPD
- Leadership Coaching
- A staffroom area with tea and coffee facilities
- Free eye test for constant computer users
- Free parking
- Employee Assistant Programme, free access to Headspace and Occupational Health Provider access
- Reduced gym membership
- Enhanced annual leave entitlements for support staff
- Enhanced family friendly and special leave of absence policies
A welcoming and happy work environment where every member of staff is valued for their contributions.
Our Community
Community is such a large part of what we exist to do - providing the highest quality education to, and being a central hub for our community. See what they have to say about us here - Parent View – Northstowe Secondary College (northstowesc.org)
Our Trust
Northstowe Secondary College is part of the Meridian Trust (formerly CMAT) family of schools. Meridian Trust exists to provide, support, and champion high-quality education at the heart of local communities.
As members of the Meridian Trust family, trust academies aim to unite their pupils, families and other local stakeholders around this common purpose to share experience and resources, to improve standards and to maximise our contribution to their wider communities. Our vision, mission and values guide and bring together each of the trust’s academies.
Meridian Trust's Vision: High-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities
Meridian Trust's Mission: To deliver, promote and inspire high quality educational provision in schools at the heart of their local communities so that:
- Every child is a successful learner, confident individual and responsible and employable citizen
- Every school is a hub for community activities, a centre for extended services and a source of immense pride for students, their families and other local stakeholders
Meridian Trust's Values:
- Pursuit of Excellence
- Value our People
- Achievement for All
- High Quality Learning Environment
- Extending the Boundaries of Learning
Academies within the Trust
https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/cmat-academies/
If you think you have what it takes then we look forward to hearing from you.
Get in touch
Email: recruitment@northstowesc.org
Telephone: 01223 343800
Website: www.northstowesc.org
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