Head of Design & Technology — Curriculum & Leadership

Worle Community School; Worle; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy, engaging students

Supportive trust

Centralised specialist team

Dedicated CPD time

Diversity & inclusion

Service recognition

Pension scheme

Healthcare for employees

Sick pay

Family-friendly leave

Job summary

Worle Community School is seeking a Head of DT to lead the DT Department, oversee the curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment, and line-manage the department. You will champion best practice, monitor student progress, and contribute to the school’s improvement priorities.

You will be an excellent teacher with high expectations for all students, including KS3 and DT at KS4 level. The role is permanent, 1.0 FTE, with TLR 1A (£10,174) and strong professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• Excellent teacher with high expectations for all students.
• Ability to teach across KS3 and deliver one or more of the DT disciplines to KS4 level.
• Team player with a collaborative approach to school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of all aspects of the DT Department, including curriculum, teaching and learning and assessment.
• Line manage DT Department staff and empower the team to improve practice.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress and contribute to wider school improvement priorities.

Job description

Worle Community School is seeking a Head of DT to lead the DT Department, oversee the curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment, and line-manage the department. You will champion best practice, monitor student progress, and contribute to the school’s improvement priorities.

You will be an excellent teacher with high expectations for all students, including KS3 and DT at KS4 level. The role is permanent, 1.0 FTE, with TLR 1A (£10,174) and strong professional development within a supportive