Head of D&T

As Head of D&T, you will help maintain the ethos of the school by driving our organisational culture and drive.

You will be responsible for:

Raising standards of progress and attainment across all DT subjects

Provide strong leadership that results in a D&T team which provides first class teaching and learning opportunities

Instigate and develop an innovative approach to D&T that will stimulate all students to achieve their potential, including the most able and most disadvantaged students

To provide specialist subject expertise for the Senior Leadership Team and departmental staff in order to secure rapid improvement in D&T outcomes

About You

The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge of D&T subjects and be able to lead and improve the teaching of D&T from Year 7 to 11.

As a highly effective and innovative Head of D&T, the successful candidate will inspire others in the team and provide subject specific support across the department as well as providing day-to-day leadership and management support. The ability to analyse student progress data in Key Stage 3 and 4 will be required in order to ensure that the most effective interventions are in place to secure outstanding progress for all students.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the teaching and learning of D&T and who has the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities

What WE can Offer YOU

In return for your skills and experience, we provide a supportive and friendly environment to develop and thrive. We offer all staff access to an excellent pension (TPS); an excellent new staff induction programme; a commitment to high quality continued professional development; and free onsite car parking.

For an informal discussion about this post, please do not hesitate to contact Miss K Armstrong via 01482 826207

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Consortium Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure, in line with the usual terms and conditions of employment at The Consortium Academy Trust.