Head of DT

ARK PUTNEY 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 Technology to lead an engaging curriculum, teach GCSE and A-level classes, and inspire students. This role requires a commitment to high expectations and significant impact on student outcomes. Applicants with a passion for Design Technology are encouraged to apply. Benefits include tailored professional development, a generous pension scheme, and interest-free loans.

Benefits

Tailored professional development

Generous pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Interest-free loans for season ticket or bicycle

Qualifications

• Significant impact on student attainment and progress.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students of varying abilities.
• Resolve and enthusiasm to positively impact student lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DT curriculum and assist in curriculum design.
• Teach GCSE and A-level Design Technology.
• Evaluate student performance and implement assessment strategies.

Skills

Impact on student attainment

Motivation and challenge of learners

Enthusiasm for student development

Commitment to high expectations

Job description

About The Role

We are looking to appoint a Head of DT to work within the Creative Faculty to ensure the academy achieves its targets through appropriate schemes of work, effective assessment tracking and intervention. You will lead on our well-established DT curriculum and assist in the design of an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires students to appreciate Design Technology and its application. You will be expected to teach GCSE and A-level DT.

The post of Creative Faculty Lead (DT and Art) is available for the right candidate, with an additional TLR.

Applicants from all disciplines within DT are encouraged to apply for this role.

You will :

• have had significant impact on student attainment.
• be able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities.
• have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students.
• be committed to Ark Putney’s ethos of high expectations.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Julie Rickard [e-mail] or 020 8161 4974.

Benefits :

• Tailored professional development based on the needs of the teacher and department to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.
• We also take the wellbeing of our staff seriously as we recognise that teaching can be a challenging profession. Therefore, staff receive regular rewards and recognition for effort.
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https : / / arkonline.org / careers / why-work-with-us / .

About Us

Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We’re a mixed school with 950 students, ranging from year 7 through to sixth form. We adopt a holistic view to educating young people. Through our commitment to inclusion, equality and attainment, we prepare every student to be a pillar of any community.

We're celebrating a successful year so far with strong GCSE results. This reflects our excellent teaching and the dedication of our staff both to the students and each other.

In our 2022 Ofsted inspection we were rated ‘Good’ in every category with real strengths in teaching and learning, curriculum breadth and personal development.

Visit arkputney.org / jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please visit our website.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please visit our website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.