Curriculum Leader of Design & Technology

Bruntcliffe Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an inspirational Curriculum Leader of Design & Technology. This pivotal role involves teaching and inspiring students across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring they achieve their potential in a dynamic and supportive environment. The successful candidate will possess a strong teaching background, particularly in Design & Technology, and will be committed to fostering an inclusive and ambitious culture. With a generous benefits package and a focus on professional development, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to shape the future of students in a high-performing academy.

Benefits

Membership to local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Continued investment in professional development

Discounts at major retailers

£2k Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience at KS3 & KS4 with good exam results.
• Detailed knowledge of educational developments and Pupil Premium.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students across Key Stage 3 and 4 in Design & Technology.
• Implement vision and support students to achieve their potential.

Skills

Teaching at KS3 & KS4

Knowledge of current developments in education

Vision implementation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Required to start: September 2025

Curriculum Leader of Design & Technology

Grade: MPS / UPS + TLR2c

Contract: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Bruntcliffe Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Curriculum Leader of Design & Technology. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and inspiring students across Key Stage 3 and 4 to achieve their potential across a range of exciting and evolving subjects.

Either:

·A successful placement(s), teaching at KS3 & KS4

or:

·A successful record of teaching with very good exam results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who already have gained QTS)

·A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium

·The ability to put vision into practice.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·Membership to a local government pension scheme.

·Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

·£2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Bruntcliffe Academy is proud to be one of the highest performing schools in the country with students securing outcomes in the top 10% of schools nationally in 2023. Five Core values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our students to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our students are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.

If you would like to know more aboutBruntcliffeAcademy, please visit our website atBruntcliffe Academy.

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to [e-mail] or by telephone on 0113 252 3225.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:Tuesday 13 May, 9.00am

Interviews will take place: Week commencing 19 May 2025

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We arecommitted to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check.We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.