Head of Design Technology

Alde Valley Academy (part of Kingfisher Schools Trust) is the fastest growing secondary school in Suffolk due the high expectations we have of our staff and students. We are ambitious for our students’ progress, attainment and personal development and strive to create an environment that promotes a keen enjoyment of learning. We are situated in Leiston, a small town not far from Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and close to the beautiful Suffolk coast.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Head of Design Technology to join our friendly and inspiring team. The post of Head of Department carries overall management responsibility for the relevant curriculum area and the staff working within the department. The post also has a broader responsibility, as a middle leader, to work with and support senior staff colleagues to promote and sustain the wider educational progress of all pupils at the school.

We take pride in nurturing, motivating and encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best they can be. Alde Valley Academy’s ethos is founded on a set of values (Co-operation, Ambition, Respect and Empathy), which inspire and are evident in all the academy does. 

We have high aspirations for our pupils and provide a range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud that we provide a highly caring and safe environment for our pupils and families.

The successful applicant for this role will:

•      be highly motivated, enthusiastic and have the ability to inspire pupils.
•      be accomplished in your current role
•      deliver the highest quality educational experience for our children
•      be wholly dedicated to safeguarding pupils.
•       work alongside a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust.

We can offer:

• a welcoming and caring staff team
• a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust
• a range of dedicated staff wellbeing support

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits, including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College
• Pension scheme (TPS) with generous employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Shopping and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme

We encourage interested candidates to visit our school so that we can show you around and answer any questions that you may have. To arrange a visit, please contact recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk

Please submit your completed application by the closing date of Monday 21st October 2024 at 9am. We can only accept applications which are submitted through My New Term.

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.