Director of Learning - Art/Design and Technology
The Leigh UTC, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF
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Application deadline
26 September 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 August 2022
Job details
Key stages
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership scale commensurate with experience
Director of Learning - Art/Design and Technology job summary
Are you ready for the next step in your teaching career? Are you seeking a new opportunity for January 2023 that offers progression? Are you an ambitious art/design and technology practitioner who would thrive in our supportive and highly successful department? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking to appoint a talented individual in the role of Director of Learning - Art/Design and Technology.
This is truly a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to become part of a well established, highly collaborative and successful team as we are confident that our teaching and support teams, our facilities and most importantly our students will inspire you. As an IB World School, applicants that have previous experience in delivering MYP are of strong interest to us but please note that this criterion is not essential as training will be provided.
We’d like to hear from candidates who are:
- An excellent leader who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the art/design and technology remit
- Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
- Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
- Energetic and have a can-do attitude
- Confident and has strong career aspirations
- Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy
- Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject
For our successful candidate, being a member of staff at The Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy and the wider Trust means you’ll receive access to a great range of employment benefits from day one.Click hereto view the current benefits package, and be mindful that the list is always growing.
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About The Leigh UTC
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 730 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Leigh UTC website (opens in a new tab)
- Contact email
- talent@latrust.org.uk
Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.
On the basis that interested candidates will be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Sabrina Catanho (Office Manager) - sabrina.catanho@theleighutc.org.uk. Visits will be hosted by a member of SLT. Social distancing and other Covid-secure safety measures will be observed at all times following latest government guidelines. Please ensure you offer a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the Academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the Assistant Principal about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Sabrina Catanho in the first instance.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Holly Neve (LAT Talent Team) on holly.neve@latrust.org.uk or 01634 412 263
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
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