Curriculum Leader for DT

The Eastbourne Academy, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.8 Teaching Position
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 - £49,084
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Eastbourne Academy has an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Curriculum Leader of Design Technology, who is already, or has the potential to be an outstanding practitioner.

The successful candidate will be required to lead the department through the planning and delivery of engaging lessons to a range of abilities and to ensure DT becomes a leading subject.

The post holder of Curriculum Leader of Design Technology will either be an experienced leader or will have the drive and determination to develop the skills to succeed in this role.

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified teachers who:

• Can provide outstanding quality learning and teaching in the department, modelling excellence in the classroom, evaluating the quality of teaching and standards of students’ achievement, and setting targets for improvement.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of DT and the exam specifications to provide professional leadership and management for DT to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievements for all students.
• Have the vision and enthusiasm required to impact on the continuous process of raising attainment in the department. Have a belief in the value and talents of all students.
• Have a passion for DT.
• Can demonstrate creativity and flair in the classroom.
• Can enthuse and motivate students.

If you are a dynamic individual with the drive and determination to inspire and engage learners to ensure they achieve their full potential, we would welcome your application.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants

• On-site Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Further details about the role

If you are interested in this post, please contact Sarah Francis, for an informal discussion. Sarah.Francis@swale.at and 01323 514900.

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Lisa Wood, Office Manager, lisa.wood@swale.at or by post to The Eastbourne Academy, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9RQ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 28th April 2025

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

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 lisa.wood@swale.at

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TEA - Curriculum Leader for DT - Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.56 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Eastbourne Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 835 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Eastbourne Academy website
• Email address: Sarah.Francis@swale.at
• Phone number: 01323 514900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-eastbourne-academy

Arranging a visit to The Eastbourne Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Sarah.Francis@swale.at.

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