Deputy Director of Learning - Creativity ( Design Technology Specialist)

Eden Boys' School, Preston; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Boys' School, Preston, seeks a Deputy Director of Learning - Creativity (Design Technology Specialist) with a proven track record to raise pupil outcomes. You will lead a Design Technology faculty, develop an engaging curriculum, and work with a supportive network of Star Academies to drive standards.

The role requires a degree-level qualification, QTS, and strong leadership to inspire staff and learners toward ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Ability to coach and motivate colleagues to hit targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage and progress learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop an exciting curriculum for diverse learners.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing Design Technology faculty.
• Collaborate with Star Academies network to raise pupil outcomes.

Skills

Degree + QTS

GCSE teaching

Coaching colleagues

Delivery of attainment

Creativity in teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Deputy Director of Learning - Creativity (Design Technology Specialist) an with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.