Curriculum Leader – Design & Technology

We’re looking to recruit a Curriculum Leader – Design & Technology to head up our Design and Technology Department at Co-op Academy Grange.

The role will include;

●       To be responsible for leading, planning and delivering an effective evaluation programme which informs Subject and whole school self-evaluation processes and identifies priorities for improvement.

●       To be responsible for ensuring that appropriate improvement plans are in place, in order to secure improved outcomes for students.

●       To ensure that the quality of teaching in the area is effectively monitored and that all staff are supported to improve their practice.

●       To mentor and coach staff, including ITT students to improve teaching, develop and share best practice, improve leadership, build confidence and maintain positive attitudes.

●       To work with others to create a climate, which enables staff to develop, challenge and support each other, resulting in improved teaching.

●       To prioritise and manage their own time effectively, balancing the demands made by teaching and involvement in Subject development.

●       To be accountable for ensuring a secure and positive climate to learning and behaviour of students in the Area.

●       To be accountable for evaluating the quality of provision across the department and for implementing effective plans which drive improvement.

●       To develop and sustain relationships with others both within and outside of school.

The successful candidate will demonstrate;

●       To have a good degree in Design Technology or related subject

●       To have successful experience of teaching Computer Science across Key Stages

●       To have experience of initiating, implementing and managing development within a Design Technology team.

●       Successful management and leadership of a team showing evidence of success in a leadership role.

You’ll have Qualified Teacher Status and be prepared to embark upon further training as required.

For further detailed information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date – midnight, Sunday 9th October 2022

Interview Date – Friday 14th October 2022

Should you have any questions in regards to this role, or would like an informal discussion with the manager please contact Human Resources in the first instance via email to:

recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk

TO APPLY

Please find further information about us on our website:

https://grange.coopacademies.co.uk/

To find out further information about the Co-op Academies Trust visit:

https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/

To find out further information about this role visit:

https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/

The Co-op Academies Trust operates blind shortlisting as part of its recruitment

process to ensure a fair and rigorous process. To Apply please complete

Application Form PART A and Application Form PART B and email them to:

recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk

What we offer:

·      Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust

·      Employee benefits such as retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and much more

·      Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

·      Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership across Co-op Academy Grange

·      A superb school building with a flexible and creative ICT rich working environment

·      Enthusiastic students who are keen to make good progress

·      Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/Continuing professional development

Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community. It is responsible for twenty nine academies in Leeds, Wirral, Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor.

You’ll join a talented staff team and a successful partnership of schools which is committed to raising the educational ambitions of the communities it serves. As part of the Trust we can offer successful candidates a huge variety of opportunities for development and progression across all phases.

Co-op Academy Grange is an inspiring place to work and learn and as part of the Co-op Academies Trust, aims to secure excellence in all aspects of its work. We’re a larger than average inner-city academy, the largest school in south Bradford, within the Little Horton ward (BD5).

At Co-op Academy Grange 83% have an EAL profile, 42% are pupil premium and there is a key stage 2 average scale score of 102 so there is huge potential in our yearly intake of 300 students to improve progress and raise achievement. We’re a highly inclusive school fully committed to improving a range of outcomes for our students. We make a real difference to the lives of our students and welcome applications from others who wish to join us in this important work.

Ofsted has judged that the school has improved after much hard work from the staff and students. Co-op Academy Grange are working hard and looking to continually improve on the feedback given in the 2019 Ofsted report.

We’re a highly inclusive school fully committed to improving a range of outcomes for our students. We make a real difference to the lives of our students and welcome applications from others who wish to join us in this important work.

“Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.”

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.