Design Technology, Head of Department

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy in England is seeking an outstanding Head of Design Technology to lead and manage a thriving department delivering food technology, electronics, graphics and product design to students across KS3-4 and A Level. The post demands passion for the discipline and a strong track record in curriculum leadership and team development.

The department plays a central role in school STEM activities, including robotics projects like the First Tech Challenge, and the

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a Design Technology department across multiple key stages.
• Passion for Design Technology and curriculum leadership excellence.
• Strong focus on teaching and learning in Design Technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Design Technology department delivering food technology, electronics, graphics and product design.
• Demonstrate curriculum leadership across all key stages.
• Support STEM initiatives and robotics projects within the school (e.g., First Tech Challenge).

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum leadership

Design Technology knowledge

STEM engagement

Job description

To help us to live out our mission, we are seeking to appoint an excellent Head of Design Technology who will lead and manage a thriving department of specialist and highly experienced practitioners who work exceptionally well as a team to deliver food technology, electronics, graphics and product design. The department is one of our most popular across the school and students enjoy the breadth and depth of their design technology curriculum which is reflected in the uptake of the subjects at Key Stage 4 in addition to A Level product design.

The Department has high academic standards for all students. Collectively, all staff are ambitious for everyone they teach and have a strong focus upon teaching and learning across all key stages. Of particular note is the success of the First Tech Challenge robotics group and the thriving STEM work that is carried out across the school in which the Design Technology department plays an integral role. The newly appointed Head of Department will need to demonstrate their own passion and enthusiasm for the discipline at all key stages as well as demonstrate highly effective curriculum leadership aptitude and qualities.

The Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring