Curriculum Leader of Design Technology
The King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JFThis job expired on 21 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
21 February 2023 at 9am
Date listed
1 February 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
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- 32.5 hours per week, 1 FTE, permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (£28,000 - £43,685 per annum dependent on experience) plus TLR2a (£3,017 per annum)
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS plus TLR2a
Additional allowances
TLR2a of £3,017 per annum, plus a recruitment and retention allowance for an exceptional candidate.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
- has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential.
- has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
- can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
- has experience of working in a similar specialist area.
What the school offers its staff
The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. All students are valued regardless of their background or ability, and are at the heart of everything that we do. We believe it is our duty to convert their potential into reality.
The department aims to immerse students in a world of design and creative technology, allowing students in KS3 to have access to a wide range of disciplines. This prepares our students to be successful in KS4 and again, have the option to choose the course that is right for them.
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Curriculum Leader of DT at The King’s School. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically leading the direction and development of the curriculum area in accordance with the aims and objectives of the school. They will raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the curriculum area by ensuring the provision of an appropriately relevant and differentiated curriculum for all students, and by developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.
This is a 1 FTE, permanent contract, with a TLR2a payment assigned and a recruitment and retention allowance for an outstanding candidate.
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.
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About The King's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1037 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The King's School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@kings.patrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 601701
The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. All students are valued regardless of their background or ability, and are at the heart of everything that we do. We believe it is our duty to convert their potential into reality.
At the heart of every outstanding school is a strong team. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to The King’s School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team. Our primary focus is to instil a lifelong love of learning while creating confident learners who can live a life full of opportunity and choice.
Arranging a visit to The King's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.
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