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Subject Leader for Design and Technology - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Design
    Education & Teaching
  • Reading
  • 4d left

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  • You must inspire students through your passion for Design, believe in their potential, be a committed team player, and strive to enhance achievement for all.
  • You will lead Design and Technology education, inspire students, foster teamwork, support professional growth, and enhance department success while ensuring academic achievement for all.

Requirements

  • A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Design
  • A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
  • A team player who is committed to continuing the journey of raising levels of achievement for all our students and be able to build on successes in order to move the department forward
  • An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

Responsibilities

  • To start April 2025 or sooner
  • We are seeking to appoint a Subject Leader who is creative and passionate about teaching Design and Technology across all key stages.
  • You will demonstrate clear leadership qualities and be able to convey your own excitement for learning.
  • As a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential. If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.
  • A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Design
  • A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
  • A team player who is committed to continuing the journey of raising levels of achievement for all our students and be able to build on successes in order to move the department forward
  • An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
  • Join a highly successful school that has an exceptional track record for training teachers
  • We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
  • Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5
  • A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do
  • The department is led by the subject leader and staffed by an additional teacher, a Food Technician and a Design Technician.
  • Currently, Design Product and Food are both taught at GCSE and Design Product at KS5. There may be the opportunity to introduce Food at KS5.
  • The department benefits from a suite of specialist classrooms fully equipped to deliver the curriculum and a range of extra-curricular opportunities are offered.
  • This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.
  • We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.
  • Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.
  • It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

FAQs

What is the start date for this position?

The start date for this position is April 2025 or sooner.

What qualities are being sought in a candidate for this role?

We are looking for a forward-thinking professional who can inspire students, a successful teacher committed to raising achievement levels, a team player dedicated to departmental progress, and an individual who can make a real difference in pupils' lives.

What subjects will the Subject Leader be overseeing?

The Subject Leader will oversee Design and Technology, including Design Product and Food at GCSE, and Design Product at KS5, with a possible introduction of Food at KS5 in the future.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs.

What are the teaching conditions like in this school?

The school has small A-level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5, as well as fully equipped specialist classrooms.

How can I apply for this position?

An application form can be downloaded from our website or submitted via the upload application link on our website.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

Further information can be obtained from Juliet Lyons, HR Operations Assistant, at recruitment@hughfaringdon.org.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 12th February 2025.

Does the school engage in safeguarding practices?

Yes, the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Is there a possibility for early interviews and appointments?

Yes, the school reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

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Reading Borough Council - providing services for residents of Reading Borough. One of the fastest growing towns in the UK, Reading’s forward momentum is remarkable. Transport connections are excellent with exceptional access to Heathrow, central London and beyond. Around an already thriving retail heart, our new Abbey business quarter has opened up a hidden heritage gem in the middle of Reading, and we’re committed to enhancing our cultural infrastructure. We’ve the 7th highest employment rate in the UK, the working population is the 6th most well-educated, and the average weekly salary is 18% above the national average. Extensive new housing of all tenures (including through our own housing company), and a flourishing university complete the picture for inward investors. We’re proud that the Council, through our Team Reading approach, is driving much of this transformation. We are determined to ensure that our growth is good growth: low carbon, sustainable and - most important of all - to the benefit of local people.