Head of Design and Technology
Outwood Academy Freeston, Normanton, WF6 1HZ6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
9 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- 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
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1 - L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
To be able to demonstrate high quality teaching
An outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear direction andvision for teaching and promoting the subject across the Academy
Outstanding relationships with students and staff members whichpromotes excellent classroom discipline and attainment
Able to deliver bespoke CPD to colleagues and trainees
To be able to analyse and review data and provide feedback andhigh quality reports
To be able to develop intervention strategies that bring about rapidimprovement
Able to work flexibly and under pressure
Able to provide clear strategies for improvement, followinganalysis/review of data and/or performance
To be able to communicate with colleagues, parents and studentsverbally and in writing.
Develop and deliver clear examination and intervention work
Experience of working in one or more areas: • KS4 intervention work • Whole school programmes • Developing KS3 as a foundation for KS4 work Evidenceof managing and leading a new initiative across adepartment or whole school Successful experience of teaching at all key stages Experience of leading or supporting leadership of a department orproviding support to a school/department Degree in relevant subject
Qualified Teacher Status
Masters degree in relevant subject or Education / further study
Evidence of involvement in relevant CPD Good Understanding of your subject secondary curriculum, Key Stage 3to Key Stage 5
Knowledge of current issues facing subject departments
A record of appropriate and continuing CPD
Good understanding of school improvement and Ofsted inspection programmes
Knowledge of departmental monitoring and tracking systems and theirrole in securing improvement
Ability to provide clear evaluation and strategies for improvement forleadership teams and departments
Ability to use data to analyse and evaluate school/departmental performance
Knowledge of Ofsted inspection framework and Evaluation Schedule
Good understanding and knowledge of current and new examinationspecifications
Ability to offer advice on school-based assessments and onexamination preparation for examinations
Able to assess school-based assessments accurately and identify strategiesfor improvement
Experience of exam board marking
Knowledge and understanding or marking criteria and user experience ofthis to support departmental colleagues
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Outwood Academy Freeston
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1012 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Freeston website
- Email address
- l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com
- Phone number
- 01924 302560
Outwood Academy Freeston provides education for 11-16 year olds, and is situated in the heart of Normanton, West Yorkshire near the city of Wakefield.
Outwood Academy Freeston aims to provide the best education for all its students by promoting the highest academic standards through quality teaching and learning. It develops students with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will prepare them well for the future. We aim to create and sustain a positive learning environment and work in partnership with parents and the wider community to improve in every aspect of our work.
Outwood Academy Freeston is a member of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. The Trust currently sponsors a number of secondary and primary schools in the region. Outwood Grange Academy has been a National Teaching school for many years and was accredited as one of the country’s first Teaching Schools.
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Freeston
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com.
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