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Lodge Park Academy is now recruiting for Head of Art and Design Technology. This role could be your next career opportunity.
Are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
About the role
We require, for a September 2025 start, an enthusiastic and highly committed person who will be Head of Art and Design Technology. The ideal candidate will be a Head of Art looking for a larger team to lead or a teacher of art looking for a leadership role.
We are looking to appoint an inspiring leader to continue to drive forward Art and Design Technology at LPA building students' confidence and self-esteem and delivering outstanding outcomes.
The Head of Art and DT will develop schemes of learning and co-curricular opportunities working closely with the subject lead for DT, staff across the faculty and the SLT link.
Key elements of this post include:
* Build on the Art/DT curriculum to improve student outcomes and increase enrolment in GCSE courses.
* Oversight of Art/DT courses, working with the subject lead for DT including coursework, moderation of grades and teacher development.
* Further develop co-curricular Art with trips and work in relation to careers linked to Art
* Identify professional development opportunities for team members where appropriate.
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Lodge Park Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
37 hours per week ( Full Time Leadership Hours) / Permanent / 52 weeks
About our Academy
The town of Corby in situated in the north of the county and is close to the market towns of Stamford, Uppingham, Oakham and Market Harborough. There are good transport links to the southeast and the city of Leicester is only a 35-minute drive.
We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of ambition and aspiration, courage and resilience and gratitude and respect. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.
We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something exciting for those who join us. We have the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence. Underpinned by our values, we are student focused, and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement. We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all.
We value our staff highly and take work/life balance seriously; we realise a happy staff is an effective staff. The leadership of the Academy is determined to create an environment where teachers can carry out their core role of delivering excellent lessons. We have a clear and simple behaviour policy that is easy to administer. If action is needed beyond the basic classroom routines the pastoral and senior teams take the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf.
In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals and as such we have
* No unannounced observations
* No lesson grading
* Meeting and INSET daytime for joint team planning
Continuing Professional Development and Support
We aim to bring out the best in you as well as in our students and we understand the importance of quality CPD. Lodge Park offers a range of development opportunities, with both internal and external providers for staff at different stages in their career. We are responsive to staff needs supporting them with training and development so that they can deliver excellent teaching.
Being part of the David Ross Education Trust enables us to collaborate with a range of staff from across the trust both Primary and Secondary as well as accessing CPD from HMIs and Ofsted trained staff. We are always keen in developing all our staff in which ever career direction they wish to go.
Ours is a warm and compassionate community where students explore and discover their passions working alongside staff who are committed to enriching the lives of their students.
Salary & Benefits
* L5 - L9 FTE £54,939 - £60,644 per annum
* Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
* CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
* Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
* Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
* Awards and Recognition Scheme
* Flexible working patterns
* Benefits Platform
o holiday discounts
o cinema tickets
o restaurant booking discounts
o Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a highly committed team player with drive, energy and passion who will inspire a love of learning within their students. A good sense of humour and an excellent work ethic are essential .
You will have the knowledge, skills and experience to lead and deliver the Art curriculum across all key stages, including GCSE and A-Level and a willingness to become very well acquainted with the Deign Technology courses and schemes of work to enable you to support the DT subject lead
It is important we encourage an inclusive department, and the successful applicant will have the ability to meet the needs of all students and this will become a real strength of the department.
The successful candidate will
* Be an excellent teacher of Art
* Be passionate and committed to upholding the vision and values of the academy in all we do
* Be an exceptional, reflective and resilient practitioner, adept at leading teams or ready to take the next step into leadership.
* Have a proven track record of excellent teaching and will be committed to developing Art/Design Technology so they become outstanding areas of the school.
* Be a self-starter
* Have the capacity to generate energy and enthusiasm for learning and a love of/interest in Art and DT
* Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students
* Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement across the department
* Have a commitment to inclusion
* Have a passion for recognising students and making them feel valued
* Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff
* Model professional standards across all areas of work.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust ( DRET ) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).? Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. ?The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
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