Head of DT

Job Title:                                 Head of DT  

Grade:                                       MPS/UPS + TLR 2B    

Hours:                                       Full Time       

Accountable to:                    Creative Arts Faculty Lead      

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint a Head of Design & Technology to lead the subject from January 2025. This vacancy presents a unique opportunity for an experienced Teacher or current Head of Department to make an impact on an important area of the national curriculum. Supported by a D&T Technician and a full-time qualified Teacher, the Head of D&T should be prepared to pursue high academic standards and able to deliver an excellent education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to re-start the provision of D&T for students at the school and can expect to be supported as a practitioner as we work towards delivering a full and balanced curriculum.

Our ideal candidate will:

·        Be capable of performing as an excellent Head of Design & Technology

·        Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;

·        Have a love of all areas of design technology, including art and textiles;

·        Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;

·        Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;

·        Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

·        Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;

·        Be committed to continuing professional learning;

·        Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;

·        Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

In return, we offer:

·        An opportunity for a head of faculty role for the right candidate;

·        A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;

·        A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

·        A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;

·        A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;

·        A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.