Curriculum Leader for Art, Design & Technology

Curriculum Leader for Art, Design & Technology

Full-time MPS/UPS + TLR2 range (dependent upon experience)

Outer London Pay Scale

Commencing April 2024 or sooner

Are you an enthusiastic and versatile educator ready to lead and inspire in both creative and practical subjects? We are seeking an exceptional Curriculum Leader for Art,  Design and Technology at our fantastic school. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled leader to combine creativity, innovation, and practical teaching to enrich our students’ learning experience and inspire them to excellence.

About Us:

At Harefield School, we create a vibrant and nurturing environment where every student is empowered to excel academically and grow into confident, capable individuals. As a small school, we have created a close-knit and supportive community that fosters a love for learning, equipping young minds with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive and lead rewarding lives. Here, students don’t just prepare for the future—they’re inspired to shape it! Our Art, Design and DT department is a hub of energy, creativity, and innovation, inspiring students to explore their creative potential and develop the skills to express themselves with confidence.

The Role:

As  Curriculum Lead for Art,  Design and Technology, you will:

• Have a specialism in Food, Art or Resistant Materials.
• Lead and manage the Art and DT departments, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across both subjects.
• Design and deliver an engaging curriculum that inspires students to excel in Art and DT.
• Drive innovation and creativity, encouraging students to develop both practical and critical thinking skills.
• Oversee departmental planning, budgeting, and resource management.
• Use of a range of data to inform policies, practices, expectations, targets and teaching methods.
• Support and mentor staff within the departments to foster professional growth and collaboration.
• Promote student engagement through enrichment, exhibitions, competitions, and projects.

About You:

• We are looking for an inspiring and adaptable leader who:
• Is passionate about their subject.
• Communicates effectively with all staff, students and parents.
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has experience teaching Art and/or DT
• Has proven leadership skills or the potential to excel in a leadership role.
• Is passionate about fostering creativity and practical skills in students.
• Can design and deliver an innovative and inclusive curriculum for Key Stages 3–5.
• Demonstrates strong organisational and communication skills.
• Is committed to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for students and staff alike.

Why Join Harefield School?

• Have access to great facilities and resources.
• A chance to lead two dynamic departments in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Shape the creative and practical learning experiences of motivated and enthusiastic students.
• Receive strong support from line managers and SLT who value creative subjects.
• Have access to strong professional development opportunities and career progression.
• Be part of a friendly and supportive staff who are always happy to help each other and share good practice
• Work within a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Have access to free on-site parking
• Have access to Free EV Charging
• Have access to our Employee Assistance Programme

The Harefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an enhanced DBS and past employer checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with us and are as committed to developing our students as we are, we’d love to hear from you! You are welcome to contact us if you would like to arrange a visit or you can view our website and prospectus here.

To apply, please submit a completed application form, along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, to zyousif@hfschool.org.uk

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date so early applications are advised. You will only be contacted should you be successful in the shortlisting process.

Previous applicants need not apply

CV's alone are not accepted

Closing Date: Midday, 28th January 2025