Director of Creative Technologies

Hazel Wood High

Normal place of work: Hazel Wood High School, although you may be asked to contribute towards Trust wide projects.

The trust, on behalf of Hazel Wood High School, are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and hardworking Director of Creative Technologies, who is capable of making a strong contribution to the specified subjects within the open bucket. The school require a motivated professional, who is eager to begin a higher-level leadership role with prospects of assistant Headship and Senior Leadership in the near future. The subjects in the faculty are currently:

• At key Stage 3: Art, Information and Communication Technology, Food Technology and Design Technology.
• At Key Stage 4: Hospitality and Catering, Creative Imedia, BTEC Art.

To find out more about our subject offer, please visit the school website and use the ‘curriculum’ tab. We will be particularly interested in candidates who have the ability to teach Food Technology and Design Technology.

We believe that Hazel Wood High is a great place to work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with:

• A School with a strong will and determination to continue to improve on our journey to outstanding.
• A School that has high expectations of all who work here.
• A School that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement.
• A School that is driven by strong values; invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare.
• A supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles.
• A School that works effectively with all stakeholders.
• A caring School where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.

In return we can offer you:

• An opportunity to work within an inclusive and values driven organisation.
• Extensive support to develop your potential in this forward-thinking trust, at an exciting time in our development.
• An opportunity to be part of a team of welcoming, dedicated and hardworking individuals.
• A true commitment to Professional Development, with access to over 180 courses via the National College, and a weekly hour of bespoke Professional Development within Teacher Learning Communities.
• Healthcare in the palm of your hand with Medicash, a Health Cash Plan that is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits to support your wellbeing including:

o Covering the costs towards optical, dental and alternative therapy treatments such as Reflexology, Reiki and Indian head massage.
o Health screening, discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts.
o Support with mental health, including access to 8 in person counselling sessions.
o Virtual GP - Accessible by smart phone or computer, same day appointments available at a time that suits you.
o Children can be added for free and share your Medicash benefits.

We ask that you do not send CV’s, and applications are to be completed via our vacancy portal:

https://vacancies.oaklp.co.uk/

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18th Nov 2023