Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe: £33,074-£50,470)
Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

WE ARE SEEKING A HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TO JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE MATTHEW ARNOLD SCHOOL, PART OF BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST.

As Head of Department, you will be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the department, ensuring equity of opportunity for all, achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a schoolteacher as defined by ‘Teachers’ Standards’ and set out in the current ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document’.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of teaching in relevant Key Stage and/or subject area.
• Experience in coordinating a subject/Phase leading
  For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensure excellent standards of teaching & learning across the subject.
• Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the department, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan for the department.
• Monitor student progress and implement strategic intervention for the department.
• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

Please click ‘Apply’ to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.