Head of Design Technology

Job Title: Head of Design Technology

Start date: September 2023 (or earlier by agreement)

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (equal to £5,029)

Are you passionate about Design Technology and determined to make a real difference? We are looking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Design Technology to join us.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a key curriculum area of the school and will inspire someone looking for their first step towards Senior Leadership because of the potential for whole school impact.

You will need to:

·       Be ambitious in your determination to ensure all our learners achieve and develop their full potential

·       Be inspirational in the classroom

·       Be able to provide engaging and creative learning experiences for all pupils

·       Be able to develop independent enquiry in pupils

·       Be committed to assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning

·       Have high expectations and a commitment to the wider school

At Heworth Grange School we aim to offer students an exciting curriculum and a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities within a safe, secure and encouraging environment. Candidates will have high expectations of their students and be committed to maximising rate of progress.

This post is suitable for an experienced teacher who is able to obtain the best outcomes for their pupils and is looking to take the step of leading a well-established department.

This is an important middle leadership role with the responsibility to work with the members of the department to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning. A commitment to excellence and the ability to enthuse, engage and motivate pupils and staff would make you an ideal candidate.

If you feel you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would like to hear from you.

To apply please download and complete the attached application form. Please note we do not accept CV’s. We ask that all completed application forms are sent to Kirsty Gordon at Kirsty.Gordon@consilium-at.com

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th January 2023 at 9am

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8th February 2023

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

Please note: If you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback on individual applications. Applications received after the closing time stated will not be considered.