Head of Design Technology

Teaching Vacancies; Clifton upon Dunsmore CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary free school in Clifton upon Dunsmore invites applications for the position of Head of Subject: Design Technology. The role demands a dynamic educator capable of leading the curriculum and inspiring both staff and students. The school emphasizes mentorship and development for its teachers and is dedicated to maintaining a World Class standard in education. Applicants should be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and passionate educator.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Strong leadership capabilities in curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design Technology curriculum.
• Ensure high standards in teaching and learning.
• Mentor and support staff within the department.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Houlton School has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Head of Subject: Design Technology to join our successful school.

You will join a passionate team of teachers who are committed to delivering the curriculum in engaging and inspiring ways. You will be an excellent teacher who has the ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support pupils to ensure that they make excellent progress.

As Head of Design Technology you will take on an important leadership role of the curriculum and wider Middle Leadership Team and will be responsible for ensuring the department is of a World Class standard.

It is very important to us at Houlton School that all of our teachers feel valued, listened to and mentored well so that they have opportunities to develop.

What the school offers its staff

Houlton School is a secondary free school that opened in September 2021; set within a combination of fully refurbished Grade II listed buildings as well as brand new, specialist teaching facilities.

You will join us just as we have welcomed our fifth cohort of pupils, teaching across Years 7‑11 in the first instance. Ultimately, we will have all seven year groups, including Sixth form.

Innovation, Aspiration and Excellence are our three core pillars, which are at the heart of all we do at our recently designated ‘World Class School’. Visit the website to get a strong feel for how we support you and our pupils to be the best you can be every day. We are the Houlton family.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Transforming Lives Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors, parents and pupils to share this commitment.