Head of Design Technology

We are looking for a Head of Design Technology. This is an exciting opportunity to join Park House School and become an integral member of the DT team. 

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Oversee/organise curriculum delivery within the Learning Area’s curricular responsibilities.  
• Manage allocated resources, through colleagues where applicable.  
• Encourage the professional development of Learning Area and support staff
• To teach consistently high-quality lessons
• To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements across KS3 – KS5
• To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject.
• To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning & teaching
• To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role
• To follow the school policies and procedures
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of work and homework
• To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology. 

You will need:

• Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject
• Teaching qualification (QTS)
• Commitment to own self development
• Recent experience of leading and developing within a team
• Recent and relevant leadership development/training in management and leadership  
• Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 5 
• Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject area through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
• A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement 
• Demonstrate a commitment to following the School’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment 
• Good discipline/classroom management 
• Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
• Commitment to high standards and expectations
• High levels of professional integrity

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 23rd October 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. 

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.