TEACHER OF TECHNOLOGY (FOOD) WITH TLR OPPORTUNITY

Location

COLNE PRIMET ACADEMY
Dent Street , Colne , Lancashire , BB8 8JF
Tel: 01282 863970
School website: www.colneprimet.co.uk/
Roll: 881

Information

Leadership of the Technology curriculum areas is currently with the Head of Curriculum for Creative Arts & Technology. This is well established and any new candidates joining this team will be well supported.

However, there is also opportunity for either an experienced subject leader interested in a new challenge or a creative and ambitious teacher seeking a first leadership post, for a TLR role as Head of Technology. In this role, you will work with the Head of Curriculum in effectively leading a team of teachers, in providing inspirational curriculum experiences, high quality teaching and learning and high progress and attainment rates for all.

As a Head of Subject, as a sub-team of the overall curriculum area, this role will lead on the curriculum design (intent and implementation) in that subject area as well as supporting the Head of Curriculum with overall leadership of the full team.

TLR Responsibilities:

To provide outstanding leadership and promote the vision, values and ethos of the Academy throughout normal daily practice and at internal and external events

To establish innovative and effective working relationships within the Academy promoting a collaborative learning community

To support the Head of Curriculum in the quality assurance of the Curriculum Area, and contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and review of school practice and promote the successful improvement strategies

To promote the continuous and consistent focus on students’ achievement via effective data systems and benchmarking to monitor progress, with responsibility of key year groups orc cohorts as directed by the Head of Curriculum

To participate fully in the Academy’s Appraisal process, regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own development

To monitor performance to identify and share best practice across the Academy and work with the Head of Curriculum to take action to address inconsistencies and tackle under performance at all levels

To work with the Head of Curriculum in ensuring accurate assessments of students’ achievement and progress is recorded according to the Academy’s policy and practices

To ensure high standards with regards to any communication with stakeholders, including reports and feedback to students and parents

To promote a stimulating, safe and effective learning environment

To work with the Head of Curriculum in ensuring effective intervention is in place for all students in order to address key development aims for the Academy and maximise the achievement and progress of students

To create and promote positive strategies for ensuring equality of opportunity for all and ensure the fair and equal treatment of all staff, students, parents/carers and stakeholders

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

More Information can be found at http://www.colneprimet.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Please see the attached document

Desirable Qualifications

Please see the attached document

Essential Experience

To contribute effectively to developing students as independent, life- long learners and ensure transition needs of students are met

To assume responsibility for the discharge of the Head of Curriculum’s responsibilities at anytime when they are absent, following the agreed approach of the Head of Curriculum

Desirable Experience

Please see the attached document

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk
Please indicate on your application if you wish to be considered for this role.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please apply for this vacancy via the website https://careers.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

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