Head of Art and Design Technology

We wish to appoint for September 2023, a first rate qualified and enthusiastic Head of Art and Design Technology to lead this creative department and develop the teaching and learning of both Art and Design Technology to pupils in the Prep School and to continue to foster and develop strong links with our Pre-Prep. Both subjects at St. Martin’s are both popular and successful and the Department sets the highest standards and has enjoyed considerable success at 13+ and Scholarship level. The Department comprises three specialists, though given the size of the school, the subject is also taught by Key Stage 1 qualified teachers. The successful candidate would be expected to teach both subjects and across pupils in Years 3 to 8. Applications are welcomed from both secondary trained and primary trained specialists. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                           Head of Art and Design Technology

Responsible to:          Headmaster

Assistant Head (Academic)

Responsible for:         Management of the Art and Design Technology Curricula throughout the school, teaching of Art and Design Technology in Years 5 to 8  

Role Objectives

Oversee the development of Art and Design Technology throughout the whole school but with particular focus on Years 3-8.

Lead the curriculum of both subjects and ensure the highest standards of progress and attainment amongst pupils.

Promote Art and DT as lively and relevant activity for all whilst supporting those boys with particular talents

Work with colleagues in the Maths and Science departments in enhancing our provision for STEM subjects

Evaluate the teaching and learning of Art and Design Technology throughout the School through monitoring activities

Provide a supportive and safe learning environment for boys and staff.

Promote and maintain the working relationship with boys, staff and parents.

Implement the aims in the mission statement and school development plan relating to the Art and Design Technology department, producing a departmental development plan on an annual basis

Applicants should hold a UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

To apply, please visit https://www.stmartins.org.uk/staff-vacancies/ and complete the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to St Martin's School.

The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 3rd March.

However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found. If you have any questions, or you would like an informal chat about the role, then please contact the Head’s PA, Mrs Gill Robson to arrange. headpa@stmartins.org.uk

The successful candidate will be subject to DBS checking and references will be taken up before the appointment is confirmed.