Head of Design & Technology (Part Time)

Design Technology is currently taught through projects and challenges developing key skills. The curriculum areas studied include Resistant Materials, Workshop Skills, CAD/CAM, Mechanisms, Circuits, Engineering, Control Systems, Structures, Graphics

and Textiles.

Boys explore DT in a stimulating learning environment where they learn about and

solve real life problems, creating designs in a CADCAM classroom alongside a traditional

workshop, enriching their learning and enabling them to experience a much wider range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques.

Boys are introduced to Smart materials responding to their environment opening up

a new way of working and practical problem solving. CAD CAM is very much the way forward for innovative DT teaching providing high quality outcomes for every boy.

Davenies has gained planning permission for a new SciTech building, which is due to be

within the next two years. This building will house a new design & technology teaching and learning space that encapsulates workshop and computer aided design facilities. Science and computing will also be housed in this new building thus facilitating easy access to cocurricular project work.

Objectives

▪ To foster enjoyment and enthusiasm for DT

▪ To raise continuously standards of pupil achievement in DT at all levels

Principal Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

▪ To be responsible for the Department Health and Safety Policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate

▪ To take full responsibility for the development and strategic direction of DT as a subject 

throughout the school

▪ To lead curriculum development within the Department

▪ To be aware of current developments within the subject and teaching and learning generally, ensuring that the subject is at the leading edge of performance and practice

▪ To implement strategies for raising and maximising achievement and progress within the Department.

▪ To ensure that the subject is delivered in an effective manner, using new and emerging 

technologies as appropriate

▪ To ensure that teaching within the department meets the needs of all learners and specifically SEND pupils

▪ Manage effective deployment and use of resources

Key Tasks

▪ Teaching DT to boys in Years 3 to 8

▪ Ensuring that the DT curriculum is delivered effectively throughout the School in a stimulating and engaging way

▪ Maintaining coherent links throughout the School in the teaching of DT

▪ Writing a Departmental Development Plan (annual) and responding to DT-related items on the School’s Development Plan

▪ Promoting the subject by encouraging and leading special events and displays of work

▪ Maintaining and revising the DT schemes of work

▪ Provide a programme of study for more able pupils

▪ Organising and chairing departmental meetings

▪ Keeping records and minutes of departmental meetings

▪ Monitoring and developing pupils’ individual development

▪ Developing and encouraging the use of computer software and machinery in the teaching of DT

▪ To lead the teaching of DT by example

▪ To lead professional development in DT

▪ To manage the DT Department budget

▪ Arranging suitable visits and visitors to enrich the curriculum

Additional Duties

▪ To be a Form Teacher, if requested

▪ To carry out duties, as requested

▪ To run at least one extra-curricular activity

▪ To attend the annual residential trips, if required

▪ To attend at Parent Meetings for the classes taught

▪ To attend at Staff Meetings and INSET days

Qualifications and Knowledge

▪ A thorough knowledge of the subject

▪ The candidate should have attained QTS, and will be expected to hold a degree

▪ Ability to teach all subject areas including; Resistant Materials, Workshop Skills, CAD/CAM, Mechanisms, Circuits, Engineering, Control Systems, Structures, Graphics and Textiles

▪ Proficient ICT skills

▪ Training and experience in the use of DT machinery and equipment

Skills, Competences and Qualities

▪ An enthusiasm for the teaching of subject and the contribution of that subject to a broad and balanced curriculum

▪ An understanding of how pupils learn and progress in their knowledge, understanding and skills in the subject area

▪ The ability to deliver lessons which provide both access and challenge for all students

▪ Plan lessons that engage and motivate pupils including planning for Trips and ACE (Alternative Curriculum Experience) Days

▪ Can work as part of the School’s team

▪ Extremely professional: diligent, punctual and thorough, encouraging an atmosphere of mutual respect when dealing with boys, staff and parents

▪ Excellent communicator, with children and adults alike

▪ Organised and able to plan effectively

▪ Keeps appraised of new ideas/developments in education

▪ Contributes to the School outside the classroom

This role is assigned to the Teaching Staff: Teaching Pay Group and the salary will be in the range of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum pro rata dependent upon qualifications and experience. In addition the position offers:

Benefits

▪ A generous employer contribution towards a support staff pension scheme

▪ Personal Accident and Emergency Dental cover, including access to a healthcare helpline and individual counselling services

▪ Death in service (4x annual salary)

▪ Sick pay provision immediately upon joining

▪ Cycle to work/Tech scheme

▪ Fee remissions are available for employee children

▪ We are able to provide childcare voucher provisions

▪ Our talented catering team ensures that staff enjoy complimentary healthy and balanced meals every day

▪ Onsite car parking facilities are available

▪ We place great emphasis on staff wellbeing and morale and we firmly believe in work/life balance for everyone at Davenies. Social events for staff take place throughout the year

▪ We provide iPads and laptops to all of our staff

▪ We pride ourselves on encouraging and supporting our staff with access to regular Continuing Professional Development courses and training

▪ Davenies branded fleece

A Probationary Period of 12 months shall apply to this role.