Head of Design and Technology

Ashington Academy is seeking to appoint an inspiring and innovative Head of Design and Technology to lead our students through a 7-year journey, preparing them to be responsible innovators for a sustainable and moral future. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring leader to manage a successful department in a school where Design and Technology is held in high regard by students and staff.  

The role of Head of Design and Technology will include developing and delivering an ambitious and robust curriculum across KS3 to KS5. We offer a fully resourced department with a technician to help support you in your leadership and management of the subject area. Our students enjoy access to wood and metal workshops, as well as a CAD suite including 3D printers, vinyl cutters, a laser cutter, CNC machines and 28 wide screen computers running the latest range of subject specific software.

At Ashington Academy, we aim to provide opportunities to enable all students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferrable.

We are committed to:

·        A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

·        A positive and caring ethos

·        An excellent learning environment and resources

·        A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.

·        A supportive and effective governing body

The successful candidate will:

·        Leading the strategic direction and development of the department

·        Driving forward the quality of teaching and learning in the department

·        Leading and managing staff

·        be an exemplar of best practice.

If you are passionate about the students with whom you work, have high expectations with regards to standards and behaviour and a commitment to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential, we look forward to your application.

Deadline: Noon on Monday 27 March 2023

Shortlisting will take place Monday 27 March 2023 with interviews taking place on Friday 31 March 2023.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from the website.

Letters of application should be no more than two

sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to

jade.hutton@bedlingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Jade Hutton, Support Services

Manager, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS.