Head of Department - DT
The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
21 April 2025
Closing date
14 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Art and design, Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS/UPS + TLR 2.4 £7,847 (gross per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
What you will need to succeed;
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- Relevant teaching experience in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, experience within KS5 is also desirable.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post.
- Commit to professional self-development, through participation in in-service training as necessary for the successful carrying out of the job.
What the school offers its staff
As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -
- The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield- A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery feesat our Academy pre schools.
- CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.
- A very friendly school communitywith dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
Flexible working opportunities
We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working, so please do apply. We are an employer who takes staff workload seriously. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this.
Further details about the role
The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Head of Design and Technology to work at The King Alfred School - An Academy, rated 'Good' by Ofsted November 2022. A school at the heart of the community, where we believe it is our role to develop the next generation into successful citizens.
A fantastic opportunity to join our secondary school as Head of Design & Technology is up for grabs! The role is full time and offers an excellent chance to develop and further someone's career. If you are passionate about improving student's understanding of DT and enhance their experience to design and create, as well as gain valuable hands-on experience in workshops - please get in touch.
We are ambitious for our students’ progress, attainment and personal development and strive to create an environment that promotes a keen enjoyment of learning. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Head of Design Technology to join our friendly team. Within D&T there are 4 workshops, 3 Food rooms and we are supported by an excellent technician team and SLT.
If you are a leader who has the capability to achieve excellent outcomes, then we would really like to hear from you. The key is that you are enthusiastic and capable of contributing to a highly effective and supportive DT teaching team.
The King Alfred School Academy is a happy school where staff and students enjoy working together. We provide a calm purposeful learning environment where all students are supported and encouraged to ‘do their best’. Our ethos is strong with core values of respect, tolerance and courtesy. We set high standards of behaviour and promote respect and responsibility – values needed to support our young people in being successful throughout their lives.
At TKASA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.
As part of this role, you will;
- Contribute to the progress and successful implementation of the academy and Departmental Developments Plans with specific responsibility for the DT department.
- Lead a team of teachers in the delivery of the subject within the department, ensuring high quality learning experiences within the classroom.
- Develop and enhance the teaching practice of teachers in the department.
- Promote the faculty as a subject across the academy.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
Applying for the job
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About The King Alfred School an Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1336 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
The King Alfred School – an academy and part of the Priory Learning Trust is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1217 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.
Arranging a visit to The King Alfred School an Academy
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