Head of DT

Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LD

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2023

• Closing date

  30 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000 - £43,685
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B £5,025

What skills and experience we're looking for

Samuel Ward Academy is looking to appoint a dynamic Design Technology & Engineering teacher to lead the Design Technology Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring leader with the ambition and vision to grow a strong department. Experience of teaching engineering would be desirable, but a passion for developing engineering and a willingness to learn are essential.

We are looking for a teacher of the highest calibre who has an excellent understanding of the subject and the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire our students. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled, innovative, creative and enthusiastic practitioner with a determination to achieve the highest outcomes. Already an excellent teacher, they will be ambitious to become an excellent leader as well.

What the school offers its staff

Design technology is a popular subject taught is modern, well equipped rooms. The successful candidate will benefit from an excellent CPD offer and will join a school with a highly visible and supportive SLT, a sensible to approach to workload and a calm, respectful working environment.

For the school year 2023/24, Unity Schools Partnership are piloting a two week October half term break. Other holidays remain in line with national patterns. The school day has been extended slightly to ensure we deliver the same amount of in-school time over the year.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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About Samuel Ward Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Samuel Ward Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: KFranks@samuelward.co.uk
• Phone number: 01440760333
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/samuel-ward-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Samuel Ward Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email KFranks@samuelward.co.uk.

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