Curriculum Lead - Technology

Curriculum Lead - Technology - Job Advert Job overview Salary: MPS/UPS Hours: Core school hours We have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Lead of Technology to join Swavesey Village College! You will play a key role in leading the technology team, which covers the Engineering, Construction, Design Technology and Food departments, by providing class teachers with expert subject knowledge and leadership. Your strong leadership skills will ensure high standards of teaching are met at all times and create a positive learning environment for the curriculum team. The opportunity To lead on the delivery of the curriculum area and monitor the quality of teaching practices across the curriculum. Be able to professionally support the development of subject teachers, contributing to their continued success and growth. Monitor and evaluate the progress of all students to ensure they are prepared for upcoming exams. Reporting students progress to parents and offering support where required. Be the voice of expressing views, concerns and interests to the Curriculum Lead and Senior Leadership team. Proactively inform subject teachers of any changes to the curriculum. The ideal candidate Qualified Teacher Status Excellent classroom practitioner and ability to build strong, meaningful relationships. Experience of providing subject knowledge to students and teachers. Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity. About Swavesey Village College - Swavesey Village College was judged to be Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024. Ofsted report that ‘Swavesey Village College is a welcoming, inclusive school with high ambitions for all’, and that ‘Leaders have created a vibrant, successful school where all are welcome and all can succeed’. Moreover, they feel ‘The curriculum for personal development is exemplary’. The achievements of our students are remarkable, both academically in examination success, and across an incredibly wide range of sports, arts and other co-curricular areas. Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives, however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust - Meridian Trust. About Meridian Trust - Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you t