Head of Design and Technology
Nuneaton Academy
Warwickshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/ UPS + TLR 2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2023
Job overview
Head of Design and Technology
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for a Head of Design and Technology to join our dedicated team at The Nuneaton Academy from September 2023. All DT specialists are welcome to apply, however the ability to offer food technology or resistant materials would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically leading and co-ordinating curriculum development, whilst also ensuring high quality teaching and learning, achievement and progress of students in the Faculty of Technology and Art.
We want it to be easy for our staff to help pupils achieve well and be prepared for a successful future. That is why we continually review how we work to accelerate pupil progress whilst importantly reducing staff workload. We welcome applications from candidates who are attracted by the opportunities of working within our Trust and would be excited to move forwards in this exciting new chapter for the school.
The Nuneaton Academy is an 11-16 coeducational secondary school based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. We are located within a commutable distance from Coventry, Leicester and Birmingham. The school is on a rapid journey of improvement and has the foundations to be a great school serving its local community. At The Nuneaton Academy we strive to deliver an academically rich curriculum in our modern building with state of the art facilities. We are currently undergoing a huge transformation and are very excited about the proposal for us to join United Learning later this year, the largest Multi-Academy Trust in the UK. You could be part of this change!
Why Join The Nuneaton Academy?
• To be part of exciting future for our school, staff and students!
• An excellent opportunity for career progression
• An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the Academy
• High quality new build/extensively refurbished learning environments and facilities
• Working with a fantastic team of staff dedicated to improving the lives of children
• Clear leadership within the Academy focused upon outstanding teaching and learning
Our ethos at The Nuneaton Academy is Aspire, Thrive and Be Kind; if you share this passion for educating young people and encouraging them to achieve their best, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: ASAP and by 9th June 2023
Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome. For more information and to apply, please contact Hayley McDonagh on the below details:
T: 07936 047 096
Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner.
The above post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate with Barred List check (child) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Nuneaton Academy
Welcome to Nuneaton Academy, where transformation and the pursuit of excellence are at the heart of our educational journey. We are a dedicated team that strives to bring out 'the best in everyone.' Guided by Our Nuneaton Norms, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is not only academically enriching but also emotionally supportive. Nuneaton Academy is an 11-16 coeducational secondary school based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. We are located within a commutable distance from Coventry, Leicester and Birmingham.
We are part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. The subject specialists, Group-wide intranet, own curriculum, and online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance. As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.
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