Curriculum Leader for Art and DT
Harefield School, Uxbridge, UB9 6ET13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Commencing April 2024 or sooner
Closing date
28 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Art and design, Design and technology, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (dependent upon experience)
Additional allowances
+ TLR2 range (dependent upon experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About Us:
At Harefield School, we create a vibrant and nurturing environment where every student is empowered to excel academically and grow into confident, capable individuals. As a small school, we have created a close-knit and supportive community that fosters a love for learning, equipping young minds with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive and lead rewarding lives. Here, students don’t just prepare for the future—they’re inspired to shape it! Our Art, Design and DT department is a hub of energy, creativity, and innovation, inspiring students to explore their creative potential and develop the skills to express themselves with confidence.
The Role:
As Curriculum Lead for Art, Design and Technology, you will:
Have a specialism in Food, Art or Resistant Materials.
Lead and manage the Art and DT departments, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across both subjects.
Design and deliver an engaging curriculum that inspires students to excel in Art and DT.
Drive innovation and creativity, encouraging students to develop both practical and critical thinking skills.
Oversee departmental planning, budgeting, and resource management.
Use of a range of data to inform policies, practices, expectations, targets and teaching methods.
Support and mentor staff within the departments to foster professional growth and collaboration.
Promote student engagement through enrichment, exhibitions, competitions, and projects.
About You:
We are looking for an inspiring and adaptable leader who:
Is passionate about their subject.
Communicates effectively with all staff, students and parents.
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has experience teaching Art and/or DT
Has proven leadership skills or the potential to excel in a leadership role.
Is passionate about fostering creativity and practical skills in students.
Can design and deliver an innovative and inclusive curriculum for Key Stages 3–5.
Demonstrates strong organisational and communication skills.
Is committed to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for students and staff alike.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Harefield School?
Have access to great facilities and resources.
A chance to lead two dynamic departments in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
Shape the creative and practical learning experiences of motivated and enthusiastic students.
Receive strong support from line managers and SLT who value creative subjects.
Have access to strong professional development opportunities and career progression.
Be part of a friendly and supportive staff who are always happy to help each other and share good practice
Work within a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Have access to free on-site parking
Have access to Free EV Charging
Have access to our Employee Assistance Programme
The Harefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an enhanced DBS and past employer checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with us and are as committed to developing our students as we are, we’d love to hear from you! You are welcome to contact us if you would like to arrange a visit or you can view our website and prospectus here.
To apply, please submit a completed application form, along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, to zyousif@hfschool.org.uk
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date so early applications are advised. You will only be contacted should you be successful in the shortlisting process.
Previous applicants need not apply
CV's alone are not accepted
Closing Date: Midday, 28th January 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to zyousif@hfschool.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Harefield School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 283 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Harefield School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- zyousif@hfschool.org.uk
The Harefield Academy is an 11-18 comprehensive school. In our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, the inspector reported that: “The school was graded Good in all areas, the inspector reported that: “Pupils have a strong sense of right and wrong. They are keen to speak about topical issues such as sexual harassment in schools. They learn about equality and diversity through the programme for personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE). Pupils have high aspirations for their futures. They behave well in lessons, with minimal disruption to learning”.
Arranging a visit to Harefield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email zyousif@hfschool.org.uk.
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