Head of Department - Design and Technology (Specialism in Product Design)

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Design & Technology to lead our high achieving and well resourced department. We are offering a UPS/MPR salary plus Outer London Weighting , TLR1a + RR for the right candidate Applications are invited from enthusiastic Design and Technology teachers with a specialism in Product Design who wish to develop their career within a creative and supportive department. You will join a school which offers opportunities to access outstanding practice and is fully committed to technology learning at all key stages. The individual we are seeking to appoint will be dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated in developing the life chances of our young people and further strengthening the role of the creative subjects within the school. We offer Product Design, Textiles and Food at both KS3 and 4 with strong uptake at GCSE. We also offer Product Design at KS5. The department has a strong enrichment offer and there is a key leadership commitment to maintain the excellent provision as part of our STEM strategy. You will be joining a forward thinking and ambitious school, so we are seeking candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of services and who want to become exceptional leaders in their field. Northwood School offers:

• Ambitious, polite and well mannered students - our staffing body can teach students the subject they love
• Staff wellbeing is a top priority with a streamlined assessment and feedback policy, department co-planning scheduled within the school day, Well being Monday's'; social events, flexi working for exam marking and loads more
• Support for new members of staff via our renowned Induction programme
• Potential for additional responsibilities (pastoral and or academic)
• Professional development with progression opportunities such as secondments and bursaries as well as access to NPQs and STEM Learning.
• A well-embedded performance management structure
• Bike to Work scheme
• The full support of the Headteacher, senior leaders and colleagues
Our School:
• Northwood School is an outstanding, oversubscribed and high performing 11-18 comprehensive in the London Borough of Hillingdon
• The school is in an impressive new building with fantastic facilities
• Our Progress 8 score consistently places us in the top 10% of schools across the country.
We are looking for a colleague who:
• Is efficient, adaptable, personable and shares the vision of excellence within Northwood School
• Is looking for an exciting opportunity to work with Northwood School in order to drive their personal career forward and share and develop new ideas
Why not apply now! Please complete the TES online application form. Applications close on 22nd October with interviews on the 24th October Tours of the school are encouraged, please contact Kelly Fossett on kfossett@nwschool.org.uk if you would like to arrange this. Apply now, just complete the TES online application form! The Partnership Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, social media checks and a criminal record check with the Data Barring Service. We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit an application as soon as possible.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic Design and Technology teachers with a specialism in Product Design who wish to develop their career within a creative and supportive department. You will join a school which offers opportunities to access outstanding practice and is fully committed to technology learning at all key stages. The individual we are seeking to appoint will be dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated in developing the life chances of our young people and further strengthening the role of the creative subjects within the school. We offer Product Design, Textiles and Food at both KS3 and 4 with strong uptake at GCSE. We also offer Product Design at KS5. The department has a strong enrichment offer and there is a key leadership commitment to maintain the excellent provision as part of our STEM strategy. You will be joining a forward thinking and ambitious school, so we are seeking candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of services and who want to become exceptional leaders in their field.