Head of Design Technology D&T

1 week ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Wixamsacademy Full time £5,530
Salary MPS / UPS plus a TLR of £5,530 per annum
Wixams Academy are currently recruiting for a Head of Design Technology to join our growing school.
Wixams Academy is a comprehensive Academy serving circa (in September pupils including 120 pupils in the Sixth Form.

We opened in 2017 with only 80 students and continue to grow annually (with new students and staff) to 1750 students and 200 staff by 2030.

we are currently working with Bedford Borough Council and the Department for Education to expand the capacity of the school to facilitate this growth.

The Academy has been popular and oversubscribed since opening and we have low staff turnover.

The Academy is located one mile south of Bedford town centre and has a mixed community, with broadly national composition.

We have recently merged Knowledge Schools Trust (KST) to create a local hub to drive further growth in the region.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well-qualified and passionate teacher to lead our Design Technology department. We require an exceptional individual who is able to lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of others. The ideal candidate will have the ability and experience of teaching Design Technology at KS3, KS4 and KS5. You will be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in students' learning, work and conduct.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS clearance check, Prohibition from Teaching Checks and a Section 128 Direction Check (if applicable).

KST is committed to the safeguarding of the children and young people in our care and actively promotes their welfare.

We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. KST is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups.

We reserve the right to interview on receipt of applicants, and therefore some candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Wixams Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment.

We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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