Location: Wantage
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale + TLR
A thriving and well-respected secondary school in Wantage is looking to appoint a Lead Practitioner of Design and Technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning across the department. With modern facilities and a strong student interest in engineering, textiles, and food, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DT teacher with leadership aspirations.
Why This School?
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Excellent DT workshops, textiles and food technology rooms
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A department with a reputation for creativity and student innovation
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Opportunities to support cross-curricular links with Art and STEM
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Focused leadership development and coaching culture
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A school ethos rooted in progress, equity and aspiration
Responsibilities in This Role:
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Modelling outstanding teaching across all DT specialisms
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Driving curriculum innovation and evidence-informed practice
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Coaching and mentoring colleagues within the department
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Leading training sessions and team planning meetings
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Raising outcomes and student engagement across key stages
You Should Be:
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An expert teacher of Design and Technology with QTS
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Experienced in curriculum design and practical delivery
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Skilled in leadership, communication and teamwork
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Committed to inclusion and raising achievement
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Enhanced DBS required