DESIGN TECHNOLOGY – ASSISTANT HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Salary – MPS1 (£30,000) to UPS3 (£46,525)

TLR - £3,933 (pay award pending)

Commencing – September 2024

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Design Technology education? Do you excel at guiding practical projects and activities?

Watling Academy is looking for a forward-thinking individual to join our team as Assistant Head of the Design Technology department. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in nurturing the next generation of innovators, creators, and pioneers.

Join us as Assistant Head of DT and you will be responsible for creating and delivering an engaging curriculum that bring the subject to life while also creating a dynamic learning environment where experimentation is not just encouraged, but celebrated. You'll foster an atmosphere where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to explore their potential. From guiding them through the nuances of crafting with wood to the intricacies of designing with textiles, you'll lead them in hands-on projects that inspire curiosity and ignite innovation. Whether it's navigating the complexities of Resistant Materials or delving into the culinary world of Food & Nutrition, you'll take a lead role in the department’s team to help guide students through a diverse range of specialisms, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

• Information about the Design Technology curriculum and end points is available on the website.

Watling Academy was judged as ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED in May 2023 and is a purpose-built 11-18 secondary school in its fourth year of operation, located within the Whitehouse development on the western expansion area of Milton Keynes. The Academy will have 1800 students when at full capacity.  Watling Academy is part of the Denbigh Alliance MAT.

The Denbigh Alliance has a track record of delivering academic success in subjects which offer students a real currency to progress into higher education or employment. We consistently outperform the Milton Keynes and national averages in terms of the results our students achieve.  This academic success is built on the supportive, well-disciplined and dynamic learning environment we provide, which enables our students to focus on their studies. We believe that for a School to succeed there needs to be a genuine spirit of partnership between students, the School and parents. 

We are a Maths Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT and amongst the best in the country in terms of raising standards, both within our Trust and in the schools that we support.

If you would like to join our team then please visit our website,  www.watling.academy for more information and to download an application form. Application forms should be emailed to hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk

Application forms only will be accepted - please do not send CVs.

The Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk

Headteacher: Mr I Bacon

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th May, 9am