Head of Faculty – Design, PE, Performing, Creative and Vocational Subjects

Barnes Wallis Academy is now recruiting for Head of Faculty in Design, PE, Performing, Creative and Vocational Subjects. This could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious and inspirational leader and want to be part of journey as move forward from our recent good Ofsted then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for staff who are dedicated, not only to great teaching, but to becoming part of a small, caring, friendly and vibrant school community. Delivering academic excellence, embracing the value of enrichment and investing in community citizenship is at the heart of who we are and what we do.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the Role

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner, has a positive track record of significant impact.

The Design, PE, Performing, Creative and Vocational Subjects are very strong subjects within the Academy with individual specialisms teachers in core areas which is supported further by a well-developed ‘Trust’ subject community.

Full time teaching hours - Permanent contract 

About You

You will be a skilled professional, have a clear vision for curriculum implementation and staff development, an excellent manager with good interpersonal, organisation and time management skills, who can bring your passion for teaching one or more of the associated subjects to all of our students. You will inspire and motivate our students and staff to achieve their potential.

Salary and Benefits

L3- L7 £46,548 - £51,470 per annum

Access to Teachers' pension scheme

CPD including Leader and Knowledge Development Courses 

Enhanced NQT/RQT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

About Barnes Wallis Academy

We are looking for teachers who are dedicated, not only to great teaching, but to becoming part of a small, caring, friendly and vibrant school community.

Delivering academic excellence, embracing the value of enrichment and investing in community citizenship is at the heart of who we are and what we do. 

We are passionate in providing our young people with rich opportunities to ensure they become their academic best, are ambitious, aspirational, courageous and respectful in their daily lives.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About Sport at The David Ross Education Trust

The importance of sports and games in school encompasses more than just the benefit of physical activity.

It increases self-esteem, highlights the importance of team work and engages and motivates young people.

The Trust has an innovative sports strategy that is transforming how sport is delivered and received across our network of academies.

The strategy has five key areas. Primary Sport, Clubs and Coaching, Competition and Talent. More details at David Ross Education Trust - Sport (dret.co.uk)

About Music at The David Ross Education Trust

We believe that an academy that embraces music is not just an academy with a good music department. It is one where the underlying principles of high-quality music-making; of listening, adapting, exploring, persevering, problem-solving, thinking laterally and performing without fear, are seen in every student and every teacher.

The Trust aims to shape and improve its educational provision through developing the quality and scope of music-making for thousands of young people across both our primary and secondary sectors. This strategy is designed to enable Music to be an integral part of the Trust’s vision to transform young people’s lives.

The key objectives are to:

• Increase the number of students taking part in quality music-making across the academies
• Encourage and deliver quality performing opportunities for all
• Provide pathways for talented musicians to participate and excel in aspirational music-making
• Maximise value from key partner organisations and professional musicians to
• enhance the provision for students
• Offer students a quality musical education equal to what is offered in the
• independent sector

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please on 'apply here'.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.