Head of Design Technology
Brownhills Ormiston Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7QG14 days remaining to apply
Closing date
6 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design Technology
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR2b £5646.31
Head of Design Technology job summary
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is a happy, supportive place to work. We understand the demands of the education industry and enable a sensible approach to workload and a calm, respectful environment with a highly visible and supportive SLT. The Technology department is a talented and diverse department inspiring our pupils. It is important to our academy that we appoint someone who believes strongly that this subject is worthy of study and can demonstrate passion for all aspects of Design Technology.
The successful candidate will align with our three values: Ready (Ready to learn and thrive), Respect (Respect for oneself and others in all we say and do), and Safe (Safe in all our actions for a happy and caring school community). These are firmly embedded within our culture and we are proud that our pupils demonstrate these impressive behaviours daily.
We have a comprehensive professional development calendar and CPD opportunities are offered to all staff at all levels, and these are delivered via SLT at Brownhills, OAT or external providers. There are, additionally, many opportunities for further involvement in the wider pastoral and cocurricular life of this academy.
Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is one of the largest non-for-profit multi academy trusts in England. The successful candidate will be joining an academy chain who believes passionately that every child should be given a chance to thrive. We are ambitious and find that being a smaller academy allows us to give that extra care, guidance and support that enables all our pupils to succeed. We are determined that every pupil be given the opportunity to realise their dreams and aspirations regardless of their background. We are interested in developing the potential Leaders of the future.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who will actively and positively promote Design Technology within the academy and develop engaging and challenging material. They will be instrumental in developing the vision for the faculty, as well as leading the Design and Technology department. The department has the use of two Food Technology rooms, workshops and additional classroom teaching spaces. Both full orpart time contracts will be considered. Flexible working arrangements can be accommodated. Directed time will not exceed 1265 hours. Start date will be discussed with the successful individual.
This role does not require previous experience as a Head of Department or Lead Teacher but does require the skills of teaching expertise, leadership and decision-making, administrative accuracy and excellent organisational skills, all combined with empathy, patience and humour to build rapport with our pupils. This is a fantastic opportunity for colleagues looking for their first step into leadership. With our extensive support and professional development through line management, dedicated meetings and CPD, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their leadership skills.
The successful candidate will ensure the high standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum and will monitor and support pupil progress. They should be ambitious, career driven, and have a firm commitment to raising whole school achievement. Working with SLT and OAT Lead Practitioners they will ensure the development of teaching practices of others within the department/subject area, as well as take accountability for leading, managing and developing the curriculum and standards within the department.
Applicants must possess a Teaching qualification and should be a highly competent classroom practitioner. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of how children learn and assessment for learning as well as how to effectively manage behaviour. The successful candidate will possess clear communication skills and the ability to relate well to both pupils and staff. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate commitment, energy, and drive to join our team and work to provide positive learning experiences for all our pupils.
The Head of Design Technology will work as part of a highly experienced and enthusiastic technology team.
The successful candidate will:
- Strategically lead the curriculum development and teaching of Design Technology
- Further develop and coordinate the delivery of the DT curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 so that it is relevant, engaging and coherent.
- Collaborate with the DT department to quality assure teaching and learning in the department.
- Facilitate and lead learning experiences outside of the classroom.
- Have high expectations of self, pupils and academy for standards of teaching and learning
- Have a passion for teaching and learning, celebrating success and encouraging all to aspire, achieve and excel.
- Inspire pupils and staff through a passionate commitment to the subject.
- Strong organisational, personal time management and planning skills
- Have the knowledge and experience of /willingness to learn about effective leadership and management of people/management of change in an educational setting.
- Have the ability to use all Microsoft Office packages to a proficient standard
- Have the ability to work well in a team and independently
- Promote the building and sharing of good practice and successful innovation across your team
- Have experience in monitoring and evaluating standards of teaching and learning through observation, sampling pupil’s work and pupil feedback
- Have experience in overseeing effective assessment, recording and reporting of pupil progress
What we offer:
- Access to the Vivup emplopyee benefits portal with discounts on supermarkets, technology, fashion, travel, etc.
- Many more wellbeing benefits are continually being launched via OAT & Vivup
- Access to our Employee Counselling helpline – free and confidential
- Supportive working environment where all staff are valued
- An academy that is fully dedicated to developing every pupil to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or starting point
- Collaborative working within our shared family of schools
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Onsite parking
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Excellent facilities
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 6 December
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Visit us online at www.oatcareers.co.uk where you can find further information and details on how to apply. Please note that CV’s are not accepted.
Interested parties are warmly invited to submit an OAT Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. More information about Brownhills Ormiston Academy can be found on our website: Brownhills Ormiston Academy
This post is advertised in accordance with the OAT recruitment and selection policy.
Canvassing any member of staff, or member of the Governing Body, directly or indirectly is prohibited and will be considered a disqualification.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The Academy is also committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work-life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all staff and job applicants.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Brownhills Ormiston Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 720 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Brownhills Ormiston Academy website (opens in new tab)
Brownhills School is a small, traditional school with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Our last Ofsted in 2017 graded the school good with a range of Outstanding features.
We are part of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) which is one of the largest non-for-profit multi academy trusts in England. Our aim is to provide local children with a great education.
We are an academy chain who believes passionately that every child should be given a chance to thrive. Brownhills OA is determined that every pupil that it serves will be given the opportunity to realise their dreams and aspirations regardless of their background.
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