Curriculum Leader of DT
Ark The King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JFThis job expired on 7 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
7 May 2021 at 10am
Date listed
16 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (£25,714 - £41,604 per annum dependent on experience)
Additional allowances
TLR2a-d
(£2,873 - £7,017 per annum dependent on experience)
Curriculum Leader of DT job summary
Ref: P487
Required for September 2021
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools, six primaries and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Pupils are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Curriculum Leader of DT to join The King’s School. This candidate will be responsible for strategically leading the direction and development of the curriculum area, raise standards of student attainment and achievement, and provide strategic leadership across the areas in accordance with the aims and objectives of the school.
This is a permanent, 1 FTE contract.
The school can offer:
- hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what pupils can achieve
- a supportive Trust as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression
- significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the trust
- the opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
- has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils
- will make a difference in changing children’s life chances
- has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs
- can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative
- has the ability to form effective relationships with pupils and parents/carers
For more information on the role, or to discuss a visit (depending on current covid restrictions) please contact the school at 01977 601701 or via email at admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.
To obtain an application form, please visit our website at www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.
Completed application forms should be returned by email to recruitment@patrust.org.uk no later than 10:00am on Friday 7th May 2021.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Successful applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ark The King's School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1041 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@patrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 232166
The King's School is one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire and has a reputation for high standards and excellence. Currently, it is the highest performing school in the authority, with the strongest attendance. We are incredibly proud of our place in the community and our reputation for being more than just a secondary school. While we are deeply rooted in our tradition, we are ambitious and future focused for our young people.
Ofsted
The King’s School was inspected in October 2022 and was rated 'Good' in all areas.
2025 Edurio Staff Survey
At The King’s School, the Edurio staff survey results were encouraging. Here’s what some staff had to say…
“I genuinely love working at King’s!”
“My line manager always takes my personal needs into account. He is consistently supportive, approachable, and shows genuine care and understanding when it comes to my wellbeing.”
Further Information
Working at Ark offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.
If you are a passionate, dedicated individual that shares our values, then we want to hear from you! Explore our current vacancies to discover your next role…
Arranging a visit to Ark The King's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@patrust.org.uk.
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