Director of Technology

Budmouth Academy is a large 11-18 academy in a beautiful part of the country and is a member of the Aspirations Academies Trust. We are looking for an exceptional individual to play an important role in our unique school. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone wishing to further develop their career. The successful candidate will be an exceptional leader with the ability to inspire staff and students to achieve outstanding outcomes. The successful candidate will also play an important role in leading the current D&T team to ensure the academic and pastoral needs of all students are met. 

Candidates must be able to teach across the ability and age range, supporting DT to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. This post would suit a teacher of experience, and as your professional development is important to us, there are highly supportive CPD opportunities available during your time at the school. The Director of Technology is a vital member of the Academy’s leadership team. The post is also supported by a Deputy Subject Coordinator and the Subject Leader in Computer Science.

Design & Technology is a vibrant and important part of the curriculum at Budmouth within all Key Stages. We offer a very wide range of D&T specialisms at KS3-5. Many of our courses include close links with local businesses and industries. Subjects in the department include: Textiles, Hospitality and Catering Engineering, Computer Science, Creative and Digital Media, Graphics and Construction. Budmouth was a former specialist Technology College and a legacy of that status includes outstanding facilities, for example we have a stand-alone Technology Centre and a strong reputation for STEM. A new Construction and Technology Centre is currently being designed and rebuilt as part of an entire school rebuild. 

Our current team offer a range of extra-curricular support sessions to ensure students reach their full potential, and if successful, we would hope that you would share this ethic. In addition the school has a unique STEM pathway open to higher ability children who come to us via an entrance test in Year 7. Technology subjects are an integral part of this offer. 

As your professional development is important to us, we offer a comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including nationally recognised qualifications that suit all types of career progression. These are widely available, free of charge through the ALI (the Aspirations Learning Institute) at all of the Aspirations Academy schools. In addition, Budmouth has its very own Well-being Charter and working group, as we genuinely prioritise the well-being of our staff

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Interview Date: TBC

Full Information can be found via the Budmouth website search job vacancies and the link https://www.budmouth-aspirations.org/job-vacancies/

For further information, please contact Dr Matt Williamson, Assistant Principal mwilliamson@budmouth-aspirations.org or the Principal mhoffmann@budmouth-aspirations.org

If you have not heard from us by 30th April 2024 then please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.