Faculty Director of Art and Design Technology

Faculty Director of Arts and Design Technology 

(For the right candidate a TLR would be available)

Full-time post required for September 2024

 ISR L1 to L5 

This is an exciting opportunity within Windsor Academy Trust. We are looking for an outstanding and ambitious teacher who can lead others in making a difference to the lives of young people at Windsor Olympus Academy (Olympus). You’ll need the commitment and passion and energy to make our vision for Olympus a reality in the local community. 

Olympus is our brand new free school that opened in Sandwell in September 2023, recruiting 180 students  from Sandwell and Birmingham. The school caters for students aged 11 to 16. It opened with Year-7 students only, as a six-form entry school. Olympus will grow year-on-year to provide education for 900 students after five years.

Windsor Olympus Academy will create the right environment for young people to flourish, igniting their passion and love of learning, enabling them to thrive academically. We will awaken students’ aspirations and develop their understanding of well-being and health, enabling them to thrive personally. We will be at the heart of the community. 

As well as a bespoke package of professional development, we offer a range of staff benefits including membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, an employee assistance programme and access to offers and discounts with well-known retailers.

For more information about this position please visit https://www.windsoracademytrust.org.uk/job-vacancies-and-careers/ or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Lauren Martin at lmartin@olympus.windsoracademytrust.org.uk.   Visits to the school are welcomed - please contact Lauren Martin to arrange an appointment. To hear more from our staff we would invite you to watch our Join Us video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5iXxvxXmWo

Closing date:  Monday 8th April at 12.30 pm

Interview date: Thursday 11th April 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check.