Deputy Head of Design TechnologyEDV​/RSFC​/

Note:

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

The role:

Deputy Head in Design Technology
- Must have experience of working with wood, metal and plastics.

Contact:
Permanent, Full Time, All Year Round

Hours:

32.50

Salary: MPS - UPS

Vacancy Details

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College is a large secondary school based in Wroughton. Our students are proud of our school community and enjoy fast-paced and highly rewarding environment with extensive extra-curricular opportunities.

If you are looking to continue your teaching career in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Deputy Head of Department we would like to join us will:

• Help the Head of Department to raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole department area and to monitor and support student progress.
• Assist the Head of Department to be accountable for student progress and development within the subject(s).
• Deputise for the Head of Department.
• Support the development and enhancement of teaching practice throughout the department.
• Support the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, and ensure student provision in subject, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and the Leadership Team.
• Support the leadership, management and development of the Department.
• Support the Head of Department to manage and deploy department teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department and to support the designated department portfolio.

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

• Discounts for Teachers
  - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions…