Head of Department - Design & Technology with TLR 2

Join us in providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences for our pupils. We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Huish Episcopi Academy as Head of Department for Design & Technology.

You will play a highly visible role in ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement. We are looking for applicants who will strive to make a substantial difference to the lives of our students, our school and the wider community. The successful candidate must be experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated, with strong organisational skills, and ready to play a significant role as Head of DT.

What we can offer:

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector


• We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment


• Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays and more


• All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total)


• At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want


• We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career


• Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations


• We give you access to a high-quality curriculum with excellent resources


• Part-time working considered.


• Disruption-free learning and a 'warm-strict' behaviour system


• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback - no onerous marking policies.


• An unrivalled professional progression model to enable great teachers to remain in the classroom via our Lead Practitioner route and/or progression routes to middle and senior leadership.


• An opportunity to work with the Trust's subject Advisor, have a full and well implemented curriculum and resources to work with, and be able to network with subject leaders across the whole trust.


• A beautiful location in the heart of rural Somerset


About You:

You will be:

• A highly effective leader with excellent subject knowledge and an excellent track record of outstanding teaching and learning


• See tasks, plans and ideas through to completion with a relentless focus on high standards.


• Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs. Someone that does not make excuses for what children can achieve.


• Up to date with the latest curriculum developments


We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our academy to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.

Huish Episcopi Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.

Join us in providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences for our pupils. We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Huish Episcopi Academy as Head of Department for Design & Technology.

You will play a highly visible role in ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement. We are looking for applicants who will strive to make a substantial difference to the lives of our students, our school and the wider community. The successful candidate must be experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated, with strong organisational skills, and ready to play a significant role as Head of DT., You will be:

• A highly effective leader with excellent subject knowledge and an excellent track record of outstanding teaching and learning


• See tasks, plans and ideas through to completion with a relentless focus on high standards.


• Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs. Someone that does not make excuses for what children can achieve.


• Up to date with the latest curriculum developments


We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our academy to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.


• We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector


• We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment


• Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays and more


• All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total)


• At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want


• We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career


• Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations


• We give you access to a high-quality curriculum with excellent resources


• Part-time working considered.


• Disruption-free learning and a 'warm-strict' behaviour system


• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback - no onerous marking policies.


• An unrivalled professional progression model to enable great teachers to remain in the classroom via our Lead Practitioner route and/or progression routes to middle and senior leadership.


• An opportunity to work with the Trust's subject Advisor, have a full and well implemented curriculum and resources to work with, and be able to network with subject leaders across the whole trust.


• A beautiful location in the heart of rural Somerset