Head of Design and Technology

Head of Design and Technology

TLR 2c (current value £3,214 p.a.) + R&R allowance may be available for an exceptionally well qualified and experienced candidate

MPS/UPS

Required for September 2024

“Yardleys School is a unique and special place.” *

Yardleys is a thriving, vibrant and heavily oversubscribed 11-16 multi-ethnic stand-alone academy in Birmingham, with 927 students on roll. The diversity of the school population reflects the rich, cultural mix of the local area.

The school is highly focused on raising standards of pupil achievement through a broad and balanced curriculum and students make excellent progress.

The school motto “Working together for a better future” is far more than just words. The collaborative ethos which permeates the school is at the heart of our success. Excellent student behaviour and an extremely well organised school provide the foundation for teachers to focus on delivering outstanding lessons and continuously improving their practice. We pride ourselves on offering all students the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful global citizens.

The DT department sits within the vocational faculty and has a well-established supportive team, who are committed to ensuring that our students continue to make excellent progress. Design and Technology is a very popular subject in the School especially at key stage 4. We wish to appoint an ambitious, creative and dynamic leader of the Design and Technology department who is enthusiastic about developing the curriculum to nurture designers, engineers, and architects of a more sustainable world. As well as strengths in planning we are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to use data to support the department and expand upon our use of future technologies.

When joining Yardleys, you will benefit from:

Ø A wellbeing day providing all staff with the opportunity to request a day off-site to use as they wish.

Ø Discretionary healthcare membership to Benenden Health with access to a 24/7 GP helpline, mental health helpline, medical diagnostics & treatment and mobile app with wellbeing classes.

Ø An Electric vehicle scheme in partnership with Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme.

Ø A keen eye on staff workload with a generous Planning, Preparation & Assessment (PPA) allocation

Ø Marking days for internal assessment weeks

Ø A marking day for staff undertaking external examiner marking

Ø A progressive, dynamic and research informed CPD programme, providing teachers with a genuine opportunity to develop their subject pedagogy and practice.

Ø A commitment to professional development opportunities with 100+ hours of professional development time that can be accessed throughout the year - including coaching support, sharing good practice with each other through a variety of teacher takeaway approaches, a half termly teaching and learning newsletter, regular hotspots, opportunities to work across partner schools in a joint practice development programme and a regular professional reading group.

Ø The opportunity to undertake and be supported with a National Professional Qualification (NPQ).

Ø A collaborative approach with supportive managers and regular weekly meetings where subject specific training is provided through subject mastery sessions.

Ø An excellent induction programme tailored to your job role.

Ø State of the art facilities in a modern PFI building including a staff work room and staff room, that are well-resourced with computers, a vending and drinks machine.

Ø Well-behaved students who are keen to learn

Ø A Competitive Pension Scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

An R&R allowance may be available for an exceptionally well qualified and experienced candidate.

“Leaders care deeply about staff. They are mindful of well-being and workload, and staff feel valued and appreciated.” *

To arrange a visit to the school, request more information and to apply please contact Gemma Webb on:

T: 0121 464 7044

E: Recruitment@yardleys.bham.sch.uk

Or please also visit our website: www.yardleys-vle.com

Closing date: 9:00 am on Tuesday 7th May 2024

Please note – We reserve the right to interview and offer the post prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.

*Ofsted March 2023

Yardleys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An Enhanced Disclosure will be required for this post and all shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.