Head of Design Technology

Head of Design Technology

MPS/UPS + TLR (Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience)

Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and well qualified Head of Department to lead a very dynamic and highly successful team. We are looking for a passionate and committed leader, who will be able to enthuse our students, and who is keen to continue to develop professionally.

You will be an inspirational leader who is committed to the school's founding vision of delivering an outstanding education to our students. You will have the capacity to raise attainment through motivating and inspiring young people, and will help enhance our culture of high expectations and achievement across the school. Expectations for teaching, learning and attitudes are exceptionally high across the school.

Design Technology is a popular option at GCSE with a proven track record of success. We have a well-equipped Design and Technology which includes two large workshops, one with a brazing hearth, a CAD/Suite, theory classrooms, and a state of the art Food room recently refurbished in 2020. We currently run GCSE Design and Technology, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Vocational GCSE Options; Catering and Engineering. At A Level we currently run Product Design and Food Science.

You will be joining a supportive, successful and highly motivated team that have our school motto of, ‘Aspire to become elite’ at the heart of their enhanced, rich curriculum model. The students are role models and ambassadors for our school’s ethos. 

The successful candidate should be expertly able to teach Key Stages 3, 4 & 5 with a desire to improve outcomes at all levels and across all specialisms.

For all information, please visit the school website, and to apply by completing the Teachers Application Form and returning it to mailto:recruitment@forest.academy. Unfortunately, CVs will not be accepted.

Submissions from agencies will not be accepted.

The Interview Process 

If selected, the interview process will test and assess your fulfilment of the requirements for this position. As part of this process, you will be expected to teach a class of pupils and attend a panel interview. The interview process will include consideration of your suitability to work with children and the interview panel will ask questions on safeguarding children/young people. 

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will be ongoing up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close early.

The school will complete online searches on all shortlisted candidates and reserves the right to do so on receipt of all applications.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS Is Monday, 29th April 2024 at Midday.

It is our normal procedure to request references on shortlisted candidates prior to interview. 

The Forest School Support and Professional Development 

A range of support and professional development opportunities are available at The Forest School from working with all other local schools through the secondary federation, the local School Alliance Association and Wellington College. We offer many staff CPD opportunities through the National Qualifications. CPD and Staff wellbeing are highest on our agenda. 

·        Highly effective behaviour and inclusion system with a supportive Centralised detentions to reduce teacher workload 

·        Superb CPD including from our outstanding ‘Teaching and Learning Team’ 

·        OFSTED ‘good’ (June 2021) 

·        Friendly and supportive working environment 

·        An active Staff Association and wellbeing team

·        A comprehensive Induction programme for ECTs and new staff Allocation of a professional mentor (ECTs) 

·        A comprehensive CPD opportunity with National Qualifications

Please note, we may consider and interview as applications are received; we have the right to appoint a suitable candidate on receipt of application. This is policy procedure as we are aware of the competitive market and wish to recruit the correct person. Submissions from agencies will not be accepted.

We look forward to hearing from you.