HEAD OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Band A (£38,766) – Band C (£60,092) plus Management Allowance 2 (£5,646)
Start Date – September 2025or an April start may be possible
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and forward-thinking teacher to undertake the role as Head of Design and Technology.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership of a successful Design and Technology Department and to join an experienced and supportive Arts and Design Technology Faculty to give students the very best experience of our purpose-built building. Our new Head of Design and Technology should be well-qualified, have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach through all Key Stages to Advanced level.
Deliberate Practice, Curriculum specific training and Instructional Coaching are at the heart of our pedagogical training model with every teacher having the opportunity to work one-to-one with an expert coach. Additionally, we have a legacy of developing educational leaders including supporting staff through a range of National Professional Qualifications. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development in all areas of their practice. Our school motto of ‘Nec Aspera Terrent – hardships do not deter us’, is at the heart of our ethos and we live this vision every day in our work with our students and everything that we do.
Drayton Manor is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse, vibrant and successful school with proud traditions and an excellent reputation. Our three values of Ambition, Character and Civic Virtue embody everything we do, from our wide and ambitious curriculum to the extensive charity and support work our students undertake in the wider community. We truly believe in developing young people to be successful citizens for the future.
Candidates who have extremely high expectations and are keen to take a full and active role in the life of the school are encouraged to apply. This role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and a firm commitment to upholding the ethos, values and expectations of the school.
We offer
* The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the centre of everything we do
* The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are aspirational and driven to succeed
* Access to high quality CPD and support with career progression to Assistant/Deputy Headship and Headship
* Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment
* An exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of the school.
The closing date is 12 noon, Monday 24 February 2025
Interviews will take place from the week commencing Monday 24 February 2025 .
Start Date: September 2025 or an April start may be possible
Drayton Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We recognise that this is an integral factor in recruitment and selection and is an essential part of creating safe environments for all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Service.
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
No agencies or CVs.