This school has Academy status, and you will be employed by the Board of Trustees.
Kenton School
Drayton Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3RU
Kenton School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community in which we serve. With just 1800 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the North East. At Kenton we are clear about our vision; Students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. Our academies deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.
As Head of Faculty of Technology, you would be responsible for leading a team of 8 teachers and 2 technicians. Our Technology curriculum builds on Key Stage 2 and develops through to Level 3 courses in Post 16. Our KS3 students experience all specialist areas targeting progressive design and make skills through a carousel of Food, Electronics, Resistant Materials and Engineering activities and design briefs. At Key Stage 4 students can choose to study from a range of Level 2 qualifications including Engineering Manufacture, Engineering Design, and Hospitality and Catering. At KS5, we have Level 3 BTEC Engineering, a pathway to Level 3 Hair, and a Level 2 Hospitality and Catering offer.
The faculty is well resourced with an ICT design suite, laser cutters, CNC routers, metal working lathes, fully equipped and working motor vehicle garage, hair and beauty salons and high specification food rooms.
If you are the person we are looking for you will be able to demonstrate:
* Experience driving performance improvements in your designated curriculum or core leadership area.
* An ability to think and act strategically with sensitivity to organisational and wider political priorities to deliver high quality outcomes.
* An ability to use data effectively and present views and opinions in discussion contributes to positive outcomes including the ability to challenge, give feedback and accept feedback constructively.
* A proven track record of effective people, resource and financial management.
* Ability to demonstrate high expectations and to instill these in others.
In return we offer:
* Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work.
* Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site.
* Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
* The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff.
How to Apply
Please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138120/EDV-2025-KS-94096 If you have any queries, please contact hr@northernleaderstrust.org
Closing date: 9am, 5th September 2025
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.
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