Curriculum Lead - Design and Technology

This is an exciting time to join Workington Academy as we are part of a forward thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust who are committed to cooperative and collaborative approaches.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to join our growing team. The candidate should be an excellent classroom practitioner, reflective in their teaching practice and focused on getting the best from every student across all key stages of the secondary curriculum.

The role of curriculum leader is crucial in developing the ethos of achievement within the curriculum area, in harmony with the aims and ethos of the whole school. Curriculum Leaders must ensure that targets for improvement in the Curriculum Area are set and met, through positive approaches to curriculum development, the planning and preparation of schemes of work, the monitoring of learning and teaching across the curriculum area and the support and development of staff.

Curriculum leaders form a vital part of the middle leadership team. They need to have a good knowledge of educational issues and are expected to keep up to date with, lead on and work in conjunction with the team on improving pedagogy and practice where it is relevant to the curriculum area.

If you have the qualities required, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the Academy and the MAT, then we would welcome an application from you.

Should you have any questions regarding the role please don't hesitate to contact Ali Merricks at amerricks@workingtonacademy.org

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, on line searches are carried out on successful candidates.