Head of Design Technology - Maternity Cover
Pakefield High School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
19 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Possibly 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR3a £3,391
What skills and experience we're looking for
Head of Design Technology
100% fte
MPS/UPS with TLR 2a (£3,391)
Maternity Cover
Required from 1 September 2025
Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint an inspiring Head of Design Technology to cover maternity leave of the current post holder, to join our strong and supportive team. We are looking for a specialist Design Technology teacher, with an unwavering passion for the subject and the ability to teach Design Technology at KS3 and KS4.
The successful candidate will provide an excellent education for all students in Design Technology. They will actively promote the school’s values and work with the Head of School to ensure that the provision of education is of the very highest quality.
We set high standards and we are ambitious for our students, staff and school so that we create excellence in a caring community.
What the school offers its staff
Your opportunity
By joining Pakefield High School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our young people. We can offer you:
- The chance to work as part of a forward thinking dynamic team
- A role that can make significant positive impacts on the lives of young people
- A creative and innovative environment
- Excellent opportunities for career and professional development
- A welcoming and supportive staffing body
Further details about the role
Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the Head of School’s PA on 01502 530750 to make arrangements for a call, virtual meeting with the Head of School or a visit.
For more information please see our website www.clarioncorvus.org.uk
Closing date: 9.00am Friday 6 June 2025
Interviews: w/c Monday 9 June 2025
Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Pakefield High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 687 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pakefield High School website
- Email address
- headspa@pakefield.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01502 530750
Arranging a visit to Pakefield High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headspa@pakefield.org.uk.
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