Head of Faculty - Art & Design Technology

We are looking for a skilled, dynamic and committed leader who will play an important role in delivering outcomes across our Art, Design and Technology Faculty along with being passionate about inspiring children from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential, and who can uphold and encourage our values of Ambition, Bravery and Respect.

Are you passionate about developing a deep understanding of creative arts (including Art, Catering, Design Technology and Food Technology) for all students regardless of their prior attainment or background? Do you want students to develop a love of learning Art & DT with a curiosity for the subject that goes beyond practising the skills they are taught? Are you an innovative, creative and outstanding practitioner, who will plan and deliver the Art & DT curriculum across all phases?

 As Head of Faculty you will provide inspirational and professional leadership to secure high quality teaching and learning for all students. You will need to be an experienced leader and a strong communicator who has an unwavering commitment to raising standards and aspirations within the Faculty and across the school and be highly motivated, creative and above all resilient. You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success and have the vision and leadership skills necessary to continue to move the Faculty forward. The successful candidate will have the ability to relate well to children and adults, have the ability to deal with conflicting demands and be able to work flexibly. You will also be a team player, with a “can do” solution focused attitude.

 If you answered yes to these questions, then you are exactly who we are looking to appoint as Head of Faculty in Art & DT at Airedale Academy.  

You will be working in a supportive Faculty where the team are committed to sharing best practice. You’ll need to be a dedicated team player with a collaborative approach to working with others. You will be working with other HOFs, teachers, students, colleagues and visitors across the school, so you’ll need to love working with people, have very high standards and be prepared to work hard.

We’re situated in the former industrial heartland of Yorkshire, close to the junction of the M62 and A1 and its transport links. The Trust currently comprises four schools across the primary and secondary phases, with plans for future growth and the opportunities that brings. Airedale Academy itself is a good school, with solid finances and rising pupil numbers over the next few years. In return, we offer an extensive programme of school and Trust CPD, to help you grow and develop as an excellent practitioner.

Our wellbeing programme includes a range of benefits including:

·       The opportunity to work collaboratively within a vibrant, supportive family of schools.

·       Use of School IP to assist with CPD and the development of all staff.

·       Our commitment to staff wellbeing (as shown by our Wellbeing Awards for Schools and school-based Staff Wellbeing Ambassadors).

·       Annual appraisals.

·       National College membership.

·       The Key membership.

·       Recognition including Random Acts of Kindness and Staff Awards.

·       Trust Recognition Scheme - Our Northern Lights

·       Discounted Microsoft products.

·       Annual flu jabs.

Talk to our staff or pupils and you’ll find out how proud we are of our school, its supportive atmosphere and strong team ethos. As this post is a Head of Faculty role it will not be open to ECT applicants.

If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the Trust HR Department by email HR@northernambition.org.uk

or by telephone on 01977 664555.

For further details, including the recruitment pack and Trust brochure, visit www.northernambition.co.uk