JOB TITLE Subject Leader of Art and Design Technology
CONTRACT TYPE Permanent 1.0FTE
ACCOUNTABLE TO Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team
GRADE MPS/UPS plus TLR 2C
REQUIRED 1 September 2025
Art and Design Technology Department
At Whitworth Park Academy, our faculty of Art and Design Technology is led by a team of dedicated and experienced teachers, committed to nurturing the creativity of our children. Through collaborative efforts, we support each other by exchanging creative ideas and expertise.
In our art curriculum, Ks3 children embark on a journey that is underpinned with the formal elements. They work through engaging themes, developing skills and knowledge of artists and designers in both historical and contemporary contexts, expressing their individual talents through 2d and 3d outcomes. Children experience art, craft and design, textiles and photography.
In design technology, Ks3 children rotate across specialisms including food, graphics, product design and electronics. They design and make products that meet the needs of identified users, responding to creative briefs that develop technical knowledge and understanding of tools, materials and processes.
At Ks4, we offer AQA art, craft and design, 3d design, photography and from September 2024, textiles. These courses are extremely popular and successful.
Our faculty is well resourced with subject specialist classrooms/workshops, two computer suites and break out area for high quality displays. We are seeking a dynamic, passionate and outstanding teacher to support our successful team. Our faculty prides itself on its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to excellence.
The Person
• Exhibits the highest of expectations.
• Demonstrates exceptional listening skills and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Inspirational and well-qualified teacher
• Displays outstanding expertise in organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all tasks.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the Trust as a positive role model.
• Displays an ability to lead and motivate a team and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.