Total 31 art design job vacancies in Information Technology category in Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU7 4WR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for Easter or September 2025, an enthusiastic and talented Curriculum Team Leader of our large and successful Design and Technology department, with the opportunity of a whole school responsibility for a suitably experienced applicant. This would be to teach and lead classes across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Sackville’s Design and Technology department is a thriving team of teachers who have a proven track record of supporting our students in achieving great outcomes.

Our GCSE results are consistently strong with well above average progress 8 scores and our average grade for A level is grade B. Design and Technology, is a consistently high-performing team at GCSE and A level with strong progress measures at both levels. There is large uptake at GCSE with multiple groups in both year groups as well as groups in Year 12 and 13.

The department is well resourced and has its own block with a suite of classrooms, workshops and IT resources. There is strong collaboration and support amongst the team, with joint planning and CPD at the centre of team meetings.

Sackville is a popular and oversubscribed large, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1650 students on roll. It is an exceptionally friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow every student to thrive. We invest in our staff, enabling them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed. We have acquired a deserved reputation for fighting for every child, to support every student in achieving their full potential and developing a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking for a hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic person, with the ability to lead across this popular curriculum area. If you are someone with the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to help us in achieving our ambitious aims for all of our students we would love you to apply to be part of our team

This is a fantastic opportunity which has not been advertised for nearly 20 years at Sackville School. We are looking forward to meeting you!

What the school offers its staff

Our team

Design and Technology is a highly successful department, which continually delivers on results year on year. The department is made up of well-qualified and experienced colleagues. There are currently 5 teaching staff in the faculty. Technical support is provided by a team, which includes a full time Design & Technology Technician and a part time Design & Technology Technician, and one full time Food Technician dedicated to food technology.

The department very much works as a team and colleagues work together in meeting our department priorities and in supporting the whole school’s vision and values. We are proud of our department and of the outcomes achieved by our students which are testament to the expertise and commitment of our team.The team are developing strategies to work collaboratively with the mathematics and science faculties across the school. A creative but rigorous approach to design and problem solving using up to date technology is central to the developing identity of the faculty.All disciplines, including food technology, textiles technology, resistant materials and systems and control use engineering as a focus.

Our facilities and resources

The Department is extremely well resourced. All rooms have 70 inch touch screen TV’s. There are around 80 computers within the faculty, available for student use. CAD/CAM is a major resource within the department and we try to emulate industrial and commercial practices whenever possible. Including the use of: a laser cutter, CNC lathe, CNC milling machine, a 3D printer, two small CNC milling routers, a Roland plotter/cutter and two Stika machines, one sublimation printing unit with large bed heat press, four computer embroidery machines and 20 sewing machines. Food technology rooms are well equipped and also have a blast chiller.

Our Curriculum

Design and Technology is taught across years 7 to 11. Students are then able to opt to follow an A level route. At Key Stage 3, students study all areas of Design & Technology. They have three 60-minute lessons a fortnight using a carousel arrangement, to teach food, textiles, resistant materials and systems and control and are taught by their specialist subject teacher. We offer a 2-year KS4 with five hours a fortnight.At KS4, we offer AQA GCSE Design and Technology, following the timbers or textiles route and WJEC Hospitality and Catering. At Post-16 AQA Product Design and WJEC Food Science and Nutrition are taught. The faculty are looking to broaden the range of courses on offer, particularly at Post-16.

Staff in the faculty are highly motivated and their hard work and commitment have made the subjects within the faculty a great success within the school. They have worked within the local community on a range of projects including “Engineering days” with local primary schools and CAD evening courses for parents. Students have also entered local and national competitions, including Advanced Androids, Hope Extreme Engineering Challenge, Young Engineers, Engineering Education Scheme (England), Rotary Club for Food and Arkwright Scholarships. Textiles and Resistant Materials students have been very successful for many years with the Young Craftsman of the Year award, winning in both areas.

There is also an opportunity to teach across our super curriculum in years 7 and 9, where the building blocks of Design and Technology acumen can be fostered early on in a student's time at Sackville.

In addition to this we have run many successful trips to support Design and Technology and Enterprise clubs to complement the main taught curriculum.

In addition there is:Access to a gym suite before and after school;
Staff tea every Thursday
Staff Wellness sessions
After school football every Friday
The Dining Hall serves Breakfast and lunch

Further details about the role

You are required to carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.

As a CURRICULUM TEAM LEADER you are also responsible for:

LEADERSHIP

School

• Ensure departmental and school improvement through the implementation of the school development plan and school policies.
• Supervision and guidance of students and staff.
• Represent the department at Curriculum Team Leaders’ meetings and proactively support wider school development priorities.

Team

• Induction and guidance of all Maths staff
• Monitoring and management of all departmental work including assessment.
• Effective chairing of calendared team meetings including the sharing of agendas and action points.
• Represent the department at Curriculum Team Leaders’ meetings.
• Support the safer recruitment process of new colleagues.
• Lead in the professional development of your team, keeping the team informed of curriculum development and policy implementation.
• Implement and participate in our performance development review process (appraisal).

MONITORING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCE

Attendance:

Ensure effective practice in accordance with the school policy.

Behaviour:

• Effectively manage students’ behaviour in accordance with the school Culture for learning policy, applying appropriate departmental rewards and sanctions, including promoting the use of restorative approaches to behaviour management and establishing positive relationships with students and families.

Records:

• Ensure that procedures are carried out so that students’ records are accurate, updated and accessible e.g. attendance registers, internal communications, reports.

Reporting:

• Organise and administer appropriate and effective report writing to parents/carers, as identified in the school monitoring evaluation and review calendar.

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Uniform:

• Monitor the standard of uniform in accordance with school policy and deal with any uniform variations.

CURRICULUM

• Lead the team in planning for departmental improvement including the effective implementation of whole school priorities.
• Lead in the development and regular revision of appropriate schemes of learning that include assessment and
• adaptations in planning for effective teaching and learning for all students in accordance with school guidelines.
• Monitor and account for the quality of teaching and learning in the department, to include regular lesson observations, monitoring the standards and effectiveness of feedback through work sampling, moderation, analysing the quality and regularity of homework, maintenance of appropriate records.
• Lead and advise on classroom management and the development of high quality teaching and learning.
• Liaise closely with Year Leaders to monitor student progress and agree interventions to raise achievement.
• Ensure the effective organisation of clubs, trips and visits.
• Manage the effective provision of all resources, human, financial and physical.

ASSESSMENT

• Ensuring clear and effective methods of assessment in lines with national and school policies.
• Ensuring that all relevant prior and current performance data is used to monitor individual student progress.
• Ensuring KS3, KS4 and KS5 attainment targets are met using all appropriate strategies for improvement and student support.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• To ensure the health and safety of all students and to report concerns to the line manager promptly.

SAFEGUARDING

• Follow all school safeguarding procedures and policies.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Sackville School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned).

The Program Manager (Design and Print) coordinates the work of DCBE's three visual information specialists and one of DCBE's consumer education specialists to plan, budget for, and carry out the design and print program. The Program Manager also serves as an advisor to the management and staff of various organizations within the FTC on all matters related to DCBE's graphic design and print program, oversees the coordination of these activities with external organizations, and represents the Division in Agency and public forums. Works with senior Bureau management to develop and implement the strategy and operational plans for the design and print program.

In addition, the Program Manager:

* Manages and has complete oversight for the design and print program, which has a combined annual budget of nearly $2 million. Oversees the work of the consumer education specialist that also serves as the Division COR to manage contractors and contracts, which are an integral part of the design and print program. These activities include overseeing inter-agency agreements with GSA's Government Publishing Office (GPO), performing site inspections, engaging as needed with GPO printers and their distribution facility in Pueblo, Colorado, and making recommendations to streamline and improve processes and the program.

* Ensures major management performance objectives are being met, including meeting Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) measures related to print and distribution; ensuring operations are within budget and comply with division and agency policy; are economical, effective, and efficient; and providing timely, relevant reports that meet internal and external reporting requirements.

* Plans, organizes, reports, and makes decisions related to achieving agency, bureau, and division graphic design and print objectives.

* Manages performance measurement systems and related reporting for accounting, efficiency, and effectiveness. Develops and implements short- and long-term plans and related budgets, systems, policies, and procedures for the design and print program.

* Provides timely and relevant internal and external reports to the appropriate levels of management. These reports provide accountability to demonstrate the achievement of performance objectives.

* Serves as the central division contact for communicating and coordinating with internal and external organizations on graphic design and print program issues (e.g., the U.S. General Services Administration, the Government Publishing Office, many state Attorneys General, and the Commission, including the Bureaus of Consumer Protection and of Competition, the Office of the Executive Director, including FMO, OCASO, and OCIO; the Office of Policy Planning, the Office of Congressional Relations, and the Office of International Affairs). Works to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of these organizations, among others.

* Oversees the team's use of the print database to gather information regarding print publication and distribution matters and produce reports for management, GPRA, Congress, and other purposes.

* Supervises the work of three visual information specialists and one of the division's consumer education specialists. Plans work to be accomplished by the team, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to team members based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty of the requirements, and capabilities of employees. Evaluates the work performance of team members. Advises, counsels, and instructs team members on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions on the team; recommends appointment, promotions, or reassignment. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings or reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; and develops performance standards.

Additionally, the incumbent collaborates with division management to develop plans for national campaigns, ensuring that the design and print program resources can cover desired print collateral in all the requested languages, and ensuring that the messaging in graphic designs adheres to division policy.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Benfield School is looking to recruit to the role of Head of Design Technology. We've recently taken the opportunity to separate Art and Textiles from Design Technology to create a new department which will support vocational and academic qualifications. This creates an amazing chance to shape the role and make your mark. The department has the use of a food technology room, a workshop and additional classroom teaching spaces.

Your work will include developing and implementing methods of assessment, whilst ensuring the delivery of a curriculum that's engaging and meets the needs of all learners.

We are looking for someone who can inspire and influence and;

• Can evidence designing and teaching effective lessons that are personalised to learner needs.
• Has experience of contributing to the design, delivery and evaluation of a department's curriculum.
• Can work well as a team with other staff, communicating to a variety of audiences.

What the school offers its staff

Benfield School is a fully inclusive 11-16 school and it has a distinct ethos with strong sense of support and loyalty. Excellent relationships between students and staff and a purposeful learning environment is evident in lessons and around the modernised site. With this foundation, students have a strong platform to be confident, happy and are able to achieve their aspiration.

Our school is one of seven primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Schemewhich the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK andIrelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058.

Further details about the role

Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Wednesday 20th November 2024.

NEAT Academy Trust are committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Commitment to safeguarding

As this vacancy involves working with children and young people, you must declare relevant criminal convictions when you apply for the job. A criminal record will not automatically stop you from getting the job but we will consider the nature of the offence when assessing how suitable you are for the job and discuss this with you at interview. If this job is in regulated activity we will also check if you are barred from working with children. If you are barred from working with children it is an offence for you to apply for a job.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Design Technology (A/C)

• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• Strong and secure subject knowledge in Design Technology up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I)

• Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R)

• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R) • Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)

• Good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology (A/I)

• Experience of leading a team (A/I/R)

• Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)

• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)

• Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)

• Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation (A/I/R)

• Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I)

• Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)

• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)

• Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)

• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)

• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)

• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R) Desirable

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

• Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level (A/I)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)

• Curriculum design and management (A/I/R)

What the school offers its staff

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

• Financial:offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
• Lifestyle and Wellbeing:discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme,free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Motoring:access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
• Pension: excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Personal and professional: we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The Telecommunications Specialist will:

• Provides technical support and guidance to telecommunications users, program managers, contractor personnel, and NGA staff. Installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains the NGA’s telecommunications systems, facilities, and services. This also includes voicemail, cabling and wiring, PBX communications servers, IP telephones, digital and analog telephones, trunks, T-1 circuits, ISDN PRI facilities, and inside/outside cable plant locations.
• Activates cellular service for mobile devices. Installs, updates, and maintains iOS for mobile devices. Configures Exchange email for mobile devices and acts as the initial triage for connectivity issues involving email. Troubleshoots all issues involving mobile device systems and services.
• Performs telecommunications help desk functions as required by incident reports or service trouble call requests regarding mobile devices, landline telephones, facsimile machines, and pagers. Operates attendant console to perform telephone operator functions.
• Maintains receipts and electronic database records of department equipment and assets. Document’s locations of telecommunications spaces, resources, and assets using specially developed programs, computer databases, and/or spreadsheets for storage, retrieval, and data manipulation.

Starting at $55,924 Per Year (GS 07)

Starting at $55,924 Per Year (GS 07)

Salary: M1-6/UPS & TLR + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: January 2025

Are you the difference? Could you be our new Head of Art?

Come and play a vital role by leading our Art Department, ensuring our students receive the education they deserve and our teachers are guided by your expertise. In collaboration with colleagues, you will lead the Art team to deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day.

If you have the teaching experience, curriculum understanding and leadership skills to be our Head of Art then we would love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About our school:

Kingswood Academy is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students make half a grade more progress, across all subjects, than other students do nationally; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.

Our Vision is: to deliver world class learning, which places no limits on what young people can achieve.

We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact;

The role is due to commence: January 2025

Closing date: 12th November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Technical Team Lead, Digital Learning Capability Centre (DLCC)

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

SUTD Academy Digital Learning Capability Centre (DLCC) is set up to power up CET Training & learning by developing new cyber-physical digital capabilities for the Continuing Education and Training (CET) sector. We are looking for a technical team lead to join our team that involves the development and testing of new cyber-physical solutions that will be closely integrated with CET activities, courses and programmes under SUTD Academy.

Job Scope:

• Lead the reimagination and productization that integrates video streaming and voice-chat functionalities, ensuring product fit and scalability
• Drive the strategic development of software that supports the automated, concurrent, operation of multiple devices, ensuring seamless integration with learning platforms and modern telecommunication tools
• Refine user experience based on feedback from user studies, ensuring the product aligns with the evolving needs of the learners
• Oversee, guide cross-functional teams, and provide technical expertise including hardware design, software development, and production, to iterate on the product’s hardware and software for large-scale deployment, ensuring that appropriate security and risk factors are considered
• Lead efforts to enhance product adaptability for diverse learning environments, incorporating user feedback from pilot projects
• Assist in conducting user studies, gathering data on product efficacy in real-world applications, and use this data to inform product iterations and improvements
• Provide technical leadership in documenting product development processes, including hardware improvements, software updates, and user experience enhancements for a future-ready product roadmap
• Coordinate with external commercial partners and internal engineering teams to optimize production processes and operation efficiencies
• Assist to conduct cost analysis and create timelines for commercial scaling, ensuring a balance between cost efficiency and quality

Job Requirements:

• Relevant Engineering Degree with at least 5 years relevant experience / Diploma with at least 8 years relevant experience or equivalent
• Extensive experience in leading product development preferably in the tech and education sectors.
• Proven ability to drive full-stack and API development (Javascript, Python, Django, REST APIs) with a focus on building scalable and maintainable systems.
• Expertise in hardware prototyping and integration, including working with microcontroller platforms (Arduino, RaspberryPi, etc.) and electronic systems, ensuring a seamless bridge between hardware and software.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and working with production teams to bring hardware products to market at scale, including CAD tool proficiency (Autodesk Fusion, Rhino, etc.).
• Strong project management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, reimagining product functionalities and features to cater to the CET sector's evolving needs, ensuring both technical excellence and market fit.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with internal stakeholders and external partners, including engineers, designers, educators, and manufacturers.
• Proven track record of problem-solving and innovation, with a strong drive to apply cutting-edge solutions to technical and educational challenges in the CET space.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a classroom practitioner with a clear commitment to helping students reach their full potential, who is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and determined to make a difference

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Subject Leader of Art, to work with the Head of the Design Faculty, in continuing to develop excellent teaching and learning at all stages in the Art curriculum.

You will be an outstanding practitioner, with previous experience of responsibility and leadership within an Art & Design team. Within your role, you will teach across the full range of KS3 and KS4 Art with the capacity to deliver the curriculum to the highest standard, and will have the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students to foster a love of Art in its various forms. The successful candidate will be someone who is able to support and motivate others so that staff and students alike are able to realise their potential.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed teacher to join a vibrant and growing faculty, which offers a varied and exciting curriculum across KS3 & KS4. The department offers a curriculum where pupils explore and develop a range of 2D & 3D skills including textiles and ceramics. We are fortunate to have a well-resourced faculty across a range of specialisms in Art, DT, Textiles & Food.

Further details about the role

For further information please download the job description and person specification below and send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher by email to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at a thriving 11-16 Brighton School to lead a successful, forward thinking Art and Photography Team.

Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.

This is a position for a person capable of making an impact; passionate about education and relentless in the pursuit of improved standards and outcomes. Inspirational and energetic, with unwavering determination to continually improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning in the Art Department. We are looking for a leader to join us from January 2025 who has:

• A track record of success in raising attainment and achievement
• High expectations which inspire, enthuse, motivate and challenge colleagues
• Creditability as a classroom practitioner
• Grit and resilience

What the school offers its staff

In joining Patcham High you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a brilliant time to join the school. We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

To apply please complete the application form in full and email to the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk. If you have any questions or would like to visit please contact Mrs Holmes either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).

Closing Date*: Wednesday 23rd October at 3pm

Interviews: Thursday 24th or Friday 25th October 2024

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

BRIGHTON & HOVE SCHOOLS – Taking Action for Equality

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.

*Early application is advised at this stage and we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Salary: M1-6/UPS & TLR + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: January 2025

Are you the difference? Could you be our new Head of Art?

Come and play a vital role by leading our Art Department, ensuring our students receive the education they deserve and our teachers are guided by your expertise. In collaboration with colleagues, you will lead the Art team to deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day.

If you have the teaching experience, curriculum understanding and leadership skills to be our Head of Art then we would love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About our school:

Kingswood Academy is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students make half a grade more progress, across all subjects, than other students do nationally; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.

Our Vision is: to deliver world class learning, which places no limits on what young people can achieve.

We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact;

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence: January 2025

Closing date: 22nd October - Interview date 25th October

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

‘Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting impact on young minds? Do you have a proven track record of inspiring a love for learning in your students?’

About the role

Here at The King’s School, we believe that our students deserve to enjoy lessons that inspire a passion for art, which is why we’re seeking an inspirational Curriculum Leader of Art to join our team.

We are seeking to appoint a creative, innovative and ambitious strategic Curriculum Leader of Art. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at The King’s School. Dynamic, forward thinking and absolutely committed to ensuring all students make outstanding progress so they get the chances in life they deserve, we are seeking a new leader who will share our vision and values and shape the future of Art at The King’s School.

As a Curriculum Leader, you will discover, nurture, and develop the next generation of artists. In front of you is a blank canvas, an enthusiastic team, and our fantastic students who bring a wealth of talent, a positive attitude to learning and a determination to improve.

You will be integral to driving the Art department forward and delivering on our vision of providing a first-class education to all students, so that they make outstanding progress.

Some of your key duties will include:

• Strategically growing uptake in Art and related disciplines at Key Stage 4, as a result of captivating classes in Key Stage 3.

• Delivering outstanding outcomes for our Year 11 students.

• Providing strategic leadership across the area in accordance with the aims and objectives of the school.

• Accountability for pupil attainment and staff performance within the area.

This is a 1 FTE, permanent contract with a start date of January 2025.

What the school offers its staff

The King’s School

The King’s School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, boasts a rich heritage and a commitment to every student's potential. In 2023, our progress outcomes ranked us in the top 15% of secondary schools nationally, affirming our dedication to excellence. This accolade also secured our position as the third top-performing high school in the Wakefield district. Regardless of background or ability, every student is valued and placed at the heart of our mission. Converting potential into reality isn't just a goal; it's a promise we fulfil daily, ensuring that each individual achieves their highest aspirations.

About Pontefract Academies Trust

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.

The Trust is renowned for our commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.

What can we offer you?

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities

• Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS).

• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).

• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Discounted gym membership

• Free eyecare via Specsavers

• Childcare vouchers

• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).

• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2

• Free flu vaccinations.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Design Technology (A/C)

• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• Strong and secure subject knowledge in Design Technology up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I)

• Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R)

• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R) • Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)

• Good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology (A/I)

• Experience of leading a team (A/I/R)

• Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)

• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)

• Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)

• Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation (A/I/R)

• Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I)

• Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)

• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)

• Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)

• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)

• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)

• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R) Desirable

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

• Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level (A/I)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)

• Curriculum design and management (A/I/R)

What the school offers its staff

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

• Financial:offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
• Lifestyle and Wellbeing:discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme,free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Motoring:access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
• Pension: excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Personal and professional: we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Design Technology (A/C)

• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• Strong and secure subject knowledge in Design Technology up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I)

• Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R)

• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R) • Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)

• Good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology (A/I)

• Experience of leading a team (A/I/R)

• Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)

• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)

• Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)

• Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation (A/I/R)

• Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I)

• Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)

• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)

• Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)

• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)

• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)

• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R) Desirable

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

• Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level (A/I)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)

• Curriculum design and management (A/I/R)

What the school offers its staff

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

• Financial:offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
• Lifestyle and Wellbeing:discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme,free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Motoring:access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
• Pension: excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Personal and professional: we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a classroom practitioner with a clear commitment to helping students reach their full potential, who is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and determined to make a difference

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Subject Leader of Art, to work with the Head of the Design Faculty, in continuing to develop excellent teaching and learning at all stages in the Art curriculum.

You will be an outstanding practitioner, with previous experience of responsibility and leadership within an Art & Design team. Within your role, you will teach across the full range of KS3 and KS4 Art with the capacity to deliver the curriculum to the highest standard, and will have the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students to foster a love of Art in its various forms. The successful candidate will be someone who is able to support and motivate others so that staff and students alike are able to realise their potential.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed teacher to join a vibrant and growing faculty, which offers a varied and exciting curriculum across KS3 & KS4. The department offers a curriculum where pupils explore and develop a range of 2D & 3D skills including textiles and ceramics. We are fortunate to have a well-resourced faculty across a range of specialisms in Art, DT, Textiles & Food.

Further details about the role

For further information please download the job description and person specification below and send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher by email to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.