Technology Technician
Hertswood Academy
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 3 November 2014
Job overview
37 hours per week
Hertswood Academy in Borehamwood have a vacancy for a Food & Textiles Technician in our Design & Technology Faculty to support Food and Textiles lessons across all key stages. Applicants should have experience of working with young people and be genuinely committed to assisting students to achieve their very best. Education to GCSE level is essential.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.
Application packs are available from Academy Business Manager, Shelagh Musk, on 020 8238 7254 or smusk@hertswoodacademy.org, or from the Academy's website www.hertswoodacademy.org.
A £10 million development, Hertswood is committed to transforming the educational experience of the young people of Borehamwood.
The school is committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Central to the Hertswood ethos is the role of the pastoral system and its importance in raising achievement and supporting a child in its academic, spiritual and moral development.
Hertswood is committed to equal opportunities. Members of the Hertswood community are supported fully in their own professional development. It has a full mentoring and support programme for NQTs.
Applications Close: 03/11/2014
Date of Interview: Week commencing 03/11/2014
Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 5LG
Telephone: 0208 238 7200
Fax: 0208 238 7290
Email Address: apullen@hertswoodacademy.org
Visit our web site, www.hertswoodacademy.org
About Hertswood Academy
Hertswood Academy provides an engaging learning environment with a rapidly developing and innovative curriculum. Central to our curriculum is a rich and personalised care and support programme and a broad enrichment package for all students. Our stimulating range of extra-curricular activities supports wider learning and we develop students’ creativity and independence so that they are able to flourish in the rapidly changing world in which we live. Hertswood’s Ark Theatre and state-of-the-art sports facilities are a testament to the creative and active commitment we have to nurture fully rounded individuals. We have a clear expectation for our students to work hard, behave well and develop as confident individuals, responsible citizens and successful 21st century independent learners. Community and individual well-being are at the heart of what the Academy stands for. We are committed that all members of our community aim high and achieve excellence in being the best that they can be.
Our recent OFSTED report (2014) graded – out – replace with
OFSTED 2017
Outcomes – Good
Personal Development & Welfare – Good
Quality of Teaching, Learning & Assessment –Good
6th Form -Outstanding
Hertswood Academy has a ‘no-limits’ approach to raising student achievement. We have a comprehensive programme of induction for all new staff and we are committed to training outstanding teachers of the future. Hertswood Academy has been awarded Investors in People
for the 3rd consecutive time in January 2013 and is proud of its extensive Initial Teacher Training partnerships with Higher Education institutions.
The Future
Hertswood Academy is vibrant, aspirational and will provide a world-class educational environment for our young people and the wider community. Our sponsor, David Meller, is committed to the development of the Academy and forging strong partnerships between schools and organisations within the Meller Educational Trust and beyond.
If you believe in making a real difference to the lives of young people, at Hertswood Academy, you will be in good company. We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you in person.
Peter Gillett, Headteacher
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