Head of Food/Technology (Assistant Director of Innovation)
Your new company
Hays are working with a Secondary School, in Bury, to recruit a permanent Head of Food/Technology (Assistant Director of Innovation) to start in September 2025
Your new role
Joining the Innovation team as Assistant Director of Faculty, you will support the wider faculty and take a lead on Food and Technology. The successful candidate will be required to teach Food Preparation and Nutrition to Key Stage 4, and some elements of Key Stage 3 Design Technology.
This is the perfect post for either a current or aspiring middle leader who has experience within their subject and a passion for teaching and learning and wants to develop their leadership skills further both within their specialist area and across a wider faculty.
The Innovation faculty consists of the Science, Child Development, Technology and Food Technology subjects. It is an inspiring faculty, with, as the name suggests, innovation at its heart. Harnessing technology, creativity and educating to inspire and prepare students for an ever changing world.As Assistant Director of Faculty, you will take a lead on ‘Quality of Education’, supporting the Director of Faculty with delivering CPD to colleagues, and providing support to staff in all areas related to teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the classroom and is eager to share their passion and expertise across our superb team to help to support excellent provision in the classroom for our students. A comprehensive programme of support will be available to the successful candidate, along with full support from experienced faculty and school leaders.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be;Innovative, diligent, flexible and with a drive for improvement
A dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and staff alike
Professional, always leading by example
Fully supportive of the positive ethos of the school and a willingness to contribute to wider school life, for example, through extracurricular activities
Willing to participate in personal continued professional development.
What you'll get in return
Paid to scale M1-UPR3 £31,650-£49,084 + TLR
Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme, Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.Free Eye Tests
Cycle to work scheme
Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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