Head of Design and Technology
Winton Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HT7 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 January 2025
Latest start date
31 January 2025
Closing date
16 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- PT4 up to EPT3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the Design Technology department to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Set and maintain the highest standards of student achievement and conduct, fostering an environment of excellence.
• Develop a rigorous and engaging curriculum that meets the needs of all learners, preparing them for academic and vocational success.
• Work closely with senior leadership to implement whole-school initiatives aimed at raising standards and expectations.
• Inspire and motivate students of all abilities to develop their creativity, problem-solving skills, and passion for Design Technology.
• Provide guidance, support, and professional development for staff within the department, ensuring effective teaching strategies are shared and implemented.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and attainment of students, ensuring that all achieve their full potential.
• Lead extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities within Design Technology to inspire a love for the subject.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Person Specification:
• A proven track record of excellent teaching and learning within Design Technology.
• A commitment to high standards and the belief that every student can achieve their potential.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire staff and students alike.
• Expertise in designing and implementing a challenging and innovative curriculum.
• An understanding of the latest developments in Design Technology and education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach to raising standards and securing high achievement.
Desirable:
• Previous experience in a leadership role within a school environment.
• Experience of developing successful extracurricular programmes in Design and Technology.
• Familiarity with working in an academy setting.
What the school offers its staff
What we Offer:
- We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
- Three extra INSET days for planning
- At least one personal day a year
- Cash towards medical treatment
- Generous staff discount scheme
- Support for your wellbeing
- Exceptional curriculum resources
- Expert subject advice
- A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
- Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
- A vibrant school culture committed to high standards and achievement.
- State-of-the-art facilities for Design and Technology education.
- An environment where creativity is valued and students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
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.
Applying for the job
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About Winton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 908 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Winton Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- dcripps@glenmoorandwinton.org.uk
Winton Academy is an 11-16 high performing school situated in the beautiful coastal town of Bournemouth. Winton is an all boys secondary school which is co-located with Glenmoor Academy.
Glenmoor and Winton Academies are the highest performing schools in Bournemouth and have recently been graded outstanding by Ofsted in all areas.
Arranging a visit to Winton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dcripps@glenmoorandwinton.org.uk.
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