Head of Vocational Studies at Aspire Academy

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About this Role

Aspire Academy welcomes applications from Teachers of Construction and Teachers of Construction with subject leadership responsibilities. Aspire Academy currently delivers a range of vocational qualifications including hair, light vehicle maintenance, construction, animal care, hospitality and public services. We currently work with the following awarding bodies: City & Guilds, NCFE and IMI. A candidate applying, with a view to undertaking the role, would ideally hold experience in subject leadership and/or a strong knowledge and understanding of vocational qualification, awarding bodies and processes.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Subject: Teacher of Construction with leadership responsibility for Vocational Subjects

Position Type: 1 FTE, Permanent Post

Line Manager: Vice Principal

Travel Required: Occasional

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.