What we offer:
* Two-week October Half Term
* We support flexible working and have family friendly policies
* In class feedback policy which eliminates retrospective marking
* Curriculum driven assessment rather than exam weeks encouraging staggered assessment marking
* Concise curriculum design and centralised planning and resourcing
* Consistent, whole school commitment to learning systems leading to excellent student behaviour
* High quality CPD with implementation time to embed training
* Established coaching culture and focus on career progression
* Supportive appraisal policy and no formal observations
* No written school reports
* Paid lunch duties
* Centralised reflections (detentions)
* Colleagues can leave school every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:15pm (Monday/Tuesday - 4pm finish)
* Early finish at the end of the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms.
* Nursery wrap around provision for staff members with children at SMSJ, staff are allocated a place for their children (in line with The School’s Admissions Policy)
* Access to free counselling and other wellbeing support
* Termly staff social events and tea and cake Fridays
* SMSJ school personalised staff planners
* Carpark and off-street parking
We are looking for somebody who:
* Has a passion for their subject and experience of teaching Design and Technology at KS4 and 5
* Can precision plan and improve the quality of teaching and learning across a department
* Has the skills to develop a curriculum, implement and monitor change
* Can lead and motivate a team towards a shared goal
* Can analyse and use data effectively to ensure rapid and sustained student progress
* Has excellent communication skills with the ability to build excellent parent and student relationships
* Is willing to participate in the wider life and development of the school, including providing enrichment opportunities for students
* Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
Career Opportunities:
* A high-trust, supportive culture focused on innovation and continuing professional development
* Access to a confidential coach who will support you to hone your teaching practice
* Research-led attitudes towards teaching and learning including a real focus on exploring new ideas and taking risks
* A robust secondary phase feedback policy which eliminates the need for hours of unnecessary marking
* A focus on collaborative working in high performing subject teams
* A unique opportunity to develop skills and expertise in an all-through setting
We require a Head of Design and Technology who is a well-qualified teacher of Design and Technology with the skills and vision required to further develop a successful, dynamic and innovative department. The department is made up of a highly competent team of experienced practitioners and delivers high quality DT across KS3,4 and 5. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of the elements of successful curriculum design and will be an excellent classroom practitioner. They will be dedicated to improving standards and accelerating student progress. This post is ideal for either an experienced leader of DT or someone looking to move into middle leadership.