Lead Teacher of Art & Design Technology

What skills and experience we're looking for

To support the Catholic Ethos of the school and to safeguard the well-being of all pupils in school.

To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the curriculum area (Art, DT, Catering, Engineering) and to monitor and support pupil progress.

To be accountable for pupil progress and development within the Art and Design Technology departments.

To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.

To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Headteacher.

To lead, manage and develop the subject/curriculum areas within the Department.

To effectively manage and deploy support staff, financial and physical resources within the department to support the designated curriculum portfolio.

What the school offers its staff

• Pension
• Sick pay
• Professional development Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).