Director of Design & Technology

Join Our Team as Director of Design and Technology!

Are you passionate about Design and Technology and ready to lead a dynamic team towards academic excellence? We are seeking an exceptional Director of Design and Technology to drive innovation and success across schools, transforming how students engage with Design and Technology.

• Ensure that schemes of learning for all secondary groups are highly effective, in line with National Curriculum expectations, and tailored to prepare students for further education.

• Stay abreast of best practices and research, interpreting findings to enhance the curriculum and meet the unique needs of the Wickersley Partnership Trust.

• Lead by example, embodying the vision, purpose, and values of the Trust for students, staff, governors, and parents.

• Promote an ethos and educational direction that fosters effective teaching, successful learning, achievement, and wellbeing.

• Ensure that leadership, management, finance, and administration support the Trust's vision, aims, and values.

• Deliver engaging and effective Design and Technology lessons that motivate, inspire, and improve student attainment, modelling outstanding practice.

• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning to raise attainment and ensure all students make excellent progress.

• Uphold high standards of student behaviour in accordance with Trust and school policies.

• Build a positive and collaborative team ethos within the Design and Technology department, celebrating strengths and fostering innovation and success.

• Support and develop professional learning opportunities for Design and Technology educators, identifying and nurturing talent.

• Plan, allocate, and evaluate work, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.

• Work with senior colleagues to recruit, deploy, and develop staff effectively to enhance educational quality.

• Assist in setting priorities for expenditure, allocating funds, and ensuring efficient administration and control.

• Hold accountability for outcomes in Design and Technology education across Trust schools and support leaders in implementing Trust behaviour policies.

• Contribute to the strategic management and development of Trust schools, maintaining awareness of curricular, pastoral, and administrative aspects.

• Promote Trust policies and procedures to support staff in their roles and represent the Trust at relevant meetings and functions.

• Qualified teacher status and substantial experience in Design and Technology education.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Excellent understanding of curriculum development and quality assurance processes.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to the vision, values, and goals of the Wickersley Partnership Trust.