Director of Design and Technology

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickersley Partnership Trust invites applications for a Director of Design and Technology to lead a dynamic department across its secondary schools, driving innovation and academic excellence.

You will be responsible for quality assurance, curriculum development, and strategic leadership to raise attainment, improve teaching, and support student wellbeing. The role emphasizes building a collaborative team, coaching staff, and prudent resource management within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance and Curriculum Development: Ensure schemes of learning for all secondary groups align with National Curriculum and prepare students for further education.
• Strategic Leadership and Development: Lead with the Trust's vision, ensuring effective teaching, attainment and wellbeing.
• Teaching and Learning Excellence: Deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons to raise attainment and progress.
• Team Leadership and Development: Build a collaborative department ethos and develop professional learning for educators.
• Resource Management and Accountability: Recruit, deploy and manage staff, and allocate expenditure effectively.

Job description

Join Our Team as Director of Design and Technology! Are you passionate about Design and Technology and ready to lead a dynamic team towards academic excellence? We are seeking an exceptional Director of Design and Technology to drive innovation and success across schools, transforming how students engage with Design and Technology.

Quality Assurance and Curriculum Development:

• Ensure that schemes of learning for all secondary groups are highly effective, in line with National Curriculum expectations, and tailored to prepare students for further education.
• Stay abreast of best practices and research, interpreting findings to enhance the curriculum and meet the unique needs of the Wickersley Partnership Trust.

Strategic Leadership and Development:

• Lead by example, embodying the vision, purpose, and values of the Trust for students, staff, governors, and parents.
• Promote an ethos and educational direction that fosters effective teaching, successful learning, achievement, and wellbeing.
• Ensure that leadership, management, finance, and administration support the Trust's vision, aims, and values.

Teaching and Learning Excellence:

• Deliver engaging and effective Design and Technology lessons that motivate, inspire, and improve student attainment, modelling outstanding practice.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning to raise attainment and ensure all students make excellent progress.
• Uphold high standards of student behaviour in accordance with Trust and school policies.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Build a positive and collaborative team ethos within the Design and Technology department, celebrating strengths and fostering innovation and success.
• Support and develop professional learning opportunities for Design and Technology educators, identifying and nurturing talent.
• Plan, allocate, and evaluate work, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.

Resource Management and Accountability:

• Work with senior colleagues to recruit, deploy, and develop staff effectively to enhance educational quality.
• Assist in setting priorities for expenditure, allocating funds, and ensuring efficient administration and control.