Head of D&T

The Totteridge Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Head of Design and Technology. The role involves delivering exceptional lessons, monitoring student progress, and contributing to the school's effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have experience in curriculum implementation and a commitment to improving student attainment. Join us in transforming life chances of children in an environment focused on continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Ability to support student progress as a teacher or form tutor.
• Commitment to raising standards of student attainment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding Design and Technology lessons to all year groups.
• Establish purposeful behaviors for learning across the school.
• Contribute to the effective working of the school.

Job description

Job Title

Head of Design and Technology

Job Purpose

• To implement and deliver an appropriate broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher or form tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for academic growth

Reporting Line

Assistant Principal

Tenure

Permanent, full time

Salary

United Learning Pay Scales plus TLR

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure the delivery of outstanding Design and Technology lessons in all year groups. To provide a nurturing classroom and school environment that helps pupils to develop as learners
• To help to maintain/establish purposeful behaviour for learning across the whole school
• To contribute to the effective working of the school

About Us

At The Totteridge Academy, our fantastic staff subscribe to the principle of 'kaizen' (continuous improvement), wherein each and every member of our team strives to be better every day. This is achieved through an open culture of peer‑observation and the constant sharing of outstanding practice. We are committed to developing our people and, as part of the largest group of academies and independent schools, we offer unrivalled professional development and career progression through United Learning, our Multi Academy Trust. This truly is an exciting time to join The Totteridge Academy; if you share our high expectations and care deeply about transforming the life chances of children, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Contact

Jo Wiles, HR Manager – email: [e-mail]

Commitments

The Totteridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).