Curriculum Leader of DT (0.8)
The Eastbourne Academy, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQThis job expired on 12 May 2025
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
7 May 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
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Part time: Part Time Position (0.8)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
- The Eastbourne Academy
- MPS/UPS + TLR2B
- Part Time Position (0.8)
- September 2025 start
- Interviews w/c 19th May 2025
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.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
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.
What the school offers its staff
Join us to benefit from:
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site Parking
Flexible working opportunities
Further details about the role
Ready to join us?
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Sarah Francis, at Sarah.Francis@swale.at or 01323 514900.
Applications should be made via TES or by submitting a SAT Application Form to lisa.wood@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
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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