Head of Design Technology

3 weeks ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Huxlow Academy Full time

Huxlow Academy is a fully inclusive school, located in Irthlingborough, East Northamptonshire. Our students are a vibrant and varied mix that bring an energy that is not found in many other schools. The loyalty the students show for the staff and community, whom they recognise care so deeply about them, is what makes Huxlow a very rewarding and fun place to work. If you want to work with a team committed to making a difference to the lives of the young people in our community, we want to hear from you

We require a talented and committed Head of Design Technology to lead the Department at this exciting stage in our improvement journey. We believe that Design Technology is at the heart of the success of any improvement at Huxlow and will be fully supportive of a leader that has a coherent vision and philosophy for a highly effective DT curriculum and its teaching. If you care deeply about providing students with the experience, skills and knowledge that enables every student to achieve success and find enjoyment in the power of DT then apply today We are looking for an inspirational practitioner to join us as we strive for excellence, and to take the DT curriculum and its teaching to the next level.

The successful candidate will:

● Have a passion and vision for the power of the Design Technology curriculum to impact on students' aspirations, thinking skills, character, understanding and ultimately success and enjoyment in life.

● Lead a team of staff to make Design Technology a relevant and vibrant subject area for our students. Develop a love for, and aptitude in the subject that allows students to achieve strong outcomes in Design Technology and an ability to transfer these skills to enhance their success in other subjects

● Demonstrate consistently positive progress with their teaching groups

● Be committed to using evidence-based pedagogy in their own classroom and that of others', to drive standards in Design Technology

● Be determined that all students should have the best opportunity for success in Design Technology

Training and development opportunities will be offered. All staff are encouraged to study further and the Trust will actively support staff to obtain relevant further qualifications where possible.

Tove Learning Trust is a fast moving and exciting place to work. The trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

The Trustees of Tove Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply: All documents including the full job description, person specification and application form are available on our website Please ensure your application form and covering letter includes examples of your experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. Further information requests or completed applications should be sent to Sonya Earby-Martin E: T:

The position is advertised with a closing date of May 23, 2024, but we encourage interested parties to apply as soon as possible. We also reserve the right to withdraw the job listing should we interview and select a qualified candidate before that date, or to extend the deadline in the event that we do not receive enough applications by then.



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