Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional to join our very successful team in this outstanding, all-through school. We are particularly proud of the excellent progress our pupils make and are looking for an outstanding practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be a team player and passionate about pupils’ learning and the teaching of Design and Technology.
Key attributes
* To be passionate about enabling all pupils to make good progress in Technology;
* To be able to support the Subject Leader in reviewing and updating the curriculum and assessment;
* To develop new initiatives and pedagogies which will continue to improve the teaching and learning in Technology;
* To actively participate in our culture of learning from each other and sharing good practice;
* To promote Technology by celebrating pupils’ success and organising enrichment activities;
* To be committed to supporting the school strategy for reading and literacy for learning.
What the school offers its staff
We will provide you with:
* The opportunity for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment;
* The opportunity to work in a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities;
* The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues across all Key Stages;
* A friendly, welcoming school community;
* Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price;
* Free on-site parking;
* Free use of health and fitness facilities;
* Preferential admission to The Westgate School for employees' children after 2 years of employment.
Further details about the role
Pre-employment checks
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.
Equalities statement
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
AI
We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own.
How to apply
Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from Teaching Vacancies (westgate.hants.sch.uk) or contact recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk
Dates
* Closing Date: Friday 13 March at midday
* Interview Date: w/c Monday 16 March, date TBC
Commitment to safeguarding
The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with KCSiE recommendations.
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