Head of Design & Technology

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head of Design & Technology to lead and inspire students in a vibrant educational environment. This permanent role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on student achievement through innovative teaching methods and a commitment to excellence. Join a supportive community dedicated to fostering a positive learning atmosphere and enhancing the educational journey for all students. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and ready to take on a leadership role, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Design & Technology at a secondary level.
• Ability to develop engaging lesson plans and teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage students through high-quality teaching.
• Maximize student progress across diverse learning needs.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Design or Technology

Job description

Head of Design and Technology

Start Date: As soon as possible

Type: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2c

We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising six secondary schools and one primary school, with over 750 employees and 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.

We seek an enthusiastic and motivational Head of Design & Technology who can teach to a professional standard and understands effective student learning through challenging, high-quality, and engaging teaching methods.

The successful candidate will inspire and engage students, aiming to maximize progress across our diverse student body through well-planned and inspiring lessons.

Applications are encouraged from talented individuals who enjoy teaching and are committed to improving student achievement and attainment. We are ambitious for our students and proud of our positive, supportive learning community.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

Closing Date: 12pm on Tuesday 13th May

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Zoe Trevis at [e-mail].

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search to identify any content that could pose reputational or safeguarding concerns. Any findings will be discussed during the interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All necessary safeguarding checks will be conducted; failure to pass these may result in withdrawal of the job offer. Details of these checks are available at Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Guidance.

This role involves regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain convictions are 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed; guidance can be found at Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

All appointments are conditional upon satisfactory police record checks via the DBS. Further information is available at DBS Filtering Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged based on protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.