Subject Leader - Design Technology

Subject Leader - Design Technology

TLR 2B

Full Time Permanent

Required as soon as possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy (Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1HH) for an inspirational and talented Subject Leader – Design Technology to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Subject Leader – Design Technology who will lead and support the department to achieve excellent outcomes for our students. We are looking for the right candidate who will possess the key knowledge, attributes and skills to deliver engaging and informative lessons that motivate and enthuse the students at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy to invest in their learning. 

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning day in, day out who work together to achieve our Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level we would like to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be committed to the Sir Thomas Wharton Academy vision. 
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner, with high expectations of all learners and professionals within the team.
• Have a relentless obsession about developing teaching and learning and driving performance to the highest level in their classroom. 
• Have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff. 
• Be a team player and work closely with other leaders and professionals to develop and implement effective strategies and processes of departmental improvement.
• Be committed to raising standards for all students of Design Technology.

In return we offer:

• An excellent programme of professional learning and support that is second to none. 
• An opportunity to shape strategy within an already successful department. 
• Mentoring and support from an experienced team.

If desirable, prospective candidates are invited to visit our Academy. Please contact Mrs Nichola Winder, PA to the Principal at n.winder@stwacademy.com to arrange a visit. 

Applicants should submit the application form and a letter of application, detailing how their skills and achievements thus far prepare them for the role. Letters should be a maximum of 2 sides of A4, addressed to Yvonne Bootman (Associate Principal) and submitted to n.winder@stwacademy.com. 

Closing Date: Monday 28th June 2021 at 9:00 am

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 28th June 2021

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