Head of Department (Design and Technology)

The Kingsbrook School

Part of the Insignis Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant community as a

Head of Department

(Design and Technology)

Start date – September 2023

Closing Date: Monday 27th February 2023 at 12 Noon

Salary – MPS/UPS +TLR

Full Time

At Insignis Academy Trust we are looking for a Head of Department (Design and Technology) for The Kingsbrook School. This is an exciting opportunity to join the founding staff body of this flagship new school in Aylesbury.

Opened in September 2022 to 180 year 7 students, the school will grow by each year of entry until full in 2027-28. Located at the heart of the Kingsbrook Estate in Aylesbury, the school boasts state of the art facilities across the mainstream school and a purpose built Inclusion Unit for children with additional Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to establish, lead and drive culture and practice as the school develops, as a key part of our energetic and passionate team.

The Kingsbrook School requires all of its teachers to be a well-qualified, enthusiastic professionals, who are eager and committed to supporting students’ education. This role would suit a candidate who already has leadership experience. Candidates must show a keen knowledge of Design and Technology curriculum intent and implementation.

This role includes the line management of the teachers in the department, the strategic development of the subject area and the continued improvement of student’s attainment in the subject from KS3 to KS5. This role also requires a post holder who is passionate about developing the schools CPD offer and the fostering of a school based research culture. We also believe that parents are a key group that would benefit from regular academic information to ensure they understand the way and the information their child is learning. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please click on the link for further details:

https://www.insignis.org.uk/Vacancies/

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email (recruitment@insignis.org.uk) or by telephone (01296 744351), who will be happy to help.

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices and the successful candidates will be required to undertake a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Closing date – Monday 27th February 2023 at 12 noon

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.