Head of Department - Design & Technology

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Head of Department, Design & Technology to join our dedicated team at Abraham Moss Community School, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5UF.

The core purpose of the role will be to Teach Design & Technology throughout the school, working as the leading member of the Design & Technology team, setting an example of skilful teaching, excellent subject knowledge, high expectations and high achievement for all pupils.

Key responsibilities:

Taking overall responsibility for the leadership, organisation, management and development of the area including:

• Staff development and performance management
• Deployment of resources and accommodation
• Data and target setting
• Departmental handbook, guidance and policies
• Primary liaison and post 16 progression

For more information about the role please contact us on or email

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust.We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Recognition Awards

Pension and Death in Service Benefit

High Street Benefits and Discounts

Preferential Admission

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualification essential

Qualified Teacher Status essential

Degree in a relevant subject

Skills Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for their associated subject essential

Experience

Enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner, to be able to teach their associated subject up to GCSE standard essential

Personal Attributes

Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community essential

Unwavering commitment to improving the life chances of young people essential

Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self motivate when working independently essential

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website ( ). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.