2IC Design Technology Department

2IC Design Technology Department

Pay Scale: Main Professional Scale/ Upper Pay scale + TLR 2a

(dependent on experience)

London Weighting: Outer

Start: April/ September 2025

Norlington School and 6th Form is a small 11-16 boys’ school with a mixed 6th Form. Over the past 10 years the school has transformed itself into one of the highest performing schools in the country and has been recognised by the Minister for State Schools on three separate occasions for student achievement. Over the past 4 years the school has grown in size to 162 students per cohort and remains oversubscribed.

Norlington was judged to be a 'good school' by Ofsted in November 2023;

Throughout the school, including in the sixth form, pupils are welcoming and respectful,’

‘Across the school, pupils achieve highly.’

'Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They rise to the high expectations set by staff’

Staff are well supported with their well-being and workload. They are proud to be part of the school community.’

‘…. staff, pupils and parents and carers said that they felt that they belong to the ‘Norlington family.’

The school has an excellent CPD programme and is committed to developing all staff, as we continue to provide all our students with outstanding learning experiences. This includes three staff training afternoons, two department meetings and one twilight training session every 6 weeks. Lessons finish for students at 1:30 pm on a Friday.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional practitioner who is innovative, motivated and enthusiastic to join the Design and Technology department. Design and Technology is a popular subject that offers the study of Product Design at GCSE and A Level. The department has been academically successful at GCSE and A Level for several years and the school is looking for someone to build on this success.

The department is well resourced with 3-D printers, laser cutters and high quality I.T systems as well as a dedicated workshop and support technician.

For April/ September 2025, our 2IC Design Technology will be:

• An innovative teacher to lead a key area of the Design Technology Department

• High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour

• Enthusiasm for developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation

• The learner at the centre of their vision

• The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower our students to achieve

• Excellent knowledge of the DT National curriculum at KS3 and KS4.

Whether you are currently in a leadership role or looking to make the next step-up in your career, this post is an excellent opportunity for someone to really make their mark and become part of our committed team at Norlington School and 6th Form.

Posts will be subject to a Prohibition check for all roles involved with the management of pupils. Norlington School and 6th Form is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

A recruitment pack and application form is available on the TES jobs website, school’s website: https://www.norlington.net/Vacancies/ . Please email completed application forms anikulin@norlington.school 

Closing date:                                  Monday, 16th December 2024 (9 am)

Interviews scheduled for:           In the same week