Job Introduction
Interviews will be held during week beginning 12 May 2025
The Hamble School is a good school with a clear direction on how we want to improve. At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to improving the life chances of all young people, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. This desire is encapsulated in our motto: ‘Achieving Excellence Together’. Our success over the past three years has led to an increase in numbers – we currently have 1100 students and are consistently oversubscribed. Under the leadership of our Headteacher, we have made strong progress in all aspects of school life and it is therefore a very exciting time to join us.
The Design & Technology Department is a successful department in the school. Students have the opportunity to study GCSE Design Technology, GCSE Food and Nutrition and GCSE Engineering. Option numbers are high and last year students in Design Technology and Food and Nutrition achieved positive progress. The Design & Technology Department has excellent facilities – a dedicated block of classrooms and workshops, including computer rooms. In addition, there are two fully equipped Engineering rooms and a Food and Nutrition room in other parts of the school.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and innovative second in-charge of Department of Design & Technology who has the drive and commitment to give our students the best possible learning experiences. This is an opportunity for a new or experienced Middle Leader to continue to build on the excellent progress already made.
In return, we can offer you:
- a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
- strong internal (we have student teacher, NQT, RQT and Middle Leader training programmes in place as well as support and teaching staff studying courses available through the HCC Apprenticeship Levy) and external training development opportunities (we are part of PiXL and have strong ties with local school alliances and consortia and therefore have access to excellent professional networks in which to share good practice and support your growth in your role);
- personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;
- a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free, access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members;
- the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre, based directly next to the school;
- free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).
We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat and meet the Headteacher.
To apply please click the "Apply for this job" button. If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Safer Recruitment
We 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.
