Head of Design & Creation
Salary - MPS/UPS £30,000 - £46,525 (pending pay award)
TLR 1a - £9,272
Permanent Full Time Contract to start as soon as possible
We are searching for the best education professionals to join our trust. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning? Do you understand the importance of education?
Pool Hayes Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Design & Creation to supplement and enhance a strong established and supportive Design & Technology department. The department is part of a well-led, dynamic team, whose colleagues all enjoy supporting the Academy and its culture of outstanding success amongst our students. The appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by our Senior Leadership Team.
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader and educator with vision, tenacity, optimism, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to inspire students to achieve their very best in a progressive, dynamic, and improving Academy; creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. As a key leader, you will be responsible for raising the standards of student attainment, achievement, progress, and development within all subjects in the faculty area, be accountable for leading, managing, and developing all aspects of the curriculum in the faculty area, and develop and enhance the teaching practice of others. We are keen to secure a high-caliber leader who can make a telling contribution to our forward-looking team.
The Design & Technology faculty is rooted in working to provide the very best teaching and learning for all our students, with a strong commitment to removing barriers to learning for all. We celebrate with our students not only the joys and diversity of our subject but also the academic rigor of it, too.
Why choose Pool Hayes Academy? We have experienced substantial growth in recent years, and the academy is now a provider of choice in the area and is over-subscribed. Our Ofsted rating has improved to Good in April 2022 – but that’s just the beginning of our ambition for the pupils and staff at this 11-18 academy.
Our vision for Pool Hayes Academy means that any pupil, regardless of circumstance, can fulfill their potential. Furthermore, we believe that educational success leads to empowerment for our young people and the freedom to make more choices over their future.
In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets, and an employee assistance programme.
We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations, and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.
To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 07 November 2024 – 9.00am
Interview date: To be confirmed
Pool Hayes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
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