Job Introduction
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, passionate and inspirational Design and Technology professional. Working with the Head of Faculty for Technology, you will be responsible for driving high standards and engaging all pupils in their learning through innovative curriculum design. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the department, ensuring our pupils have the appropriate design and technology skills, alongside employability skills to thrive in the 21st Century.
Having recently joined HISP MAT we are rapidly advancing through our school improvement journey and the school is growing. You will be joining a team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. Together we have created a vibrant culture, where our school lives the values of kindness, excellence, resilience and empowerment.
We celebrate all successes and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter, and they can achieve their personal best in all they do. We are proud of our Danebury community and are well supported by parents and the local community. The school is nestled in the stunning countryside, we make the most of our rural position, agriculture and animal studies are part of the curriculum and we are passionate about creating a sustainable future for the school.
Key Responsibilities
- To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced and engaging curriculum for pupils and to support the curriculum area as appropriate.
- To plan engaging and ambitious schemes of learning and lessons, to monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils, adapting practice to ensure the needs of all pupils are met, as a teacher and tutor.
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- To contribute to raising standards of pupil’s attainment and outcomes within the faculty.
- To share and support the school and Trust’s ethos and culture building an ambitious and inclusive learning environment, where excellence becomes habit and success is experienced by all.
- To work closely with all stakeholders to ensure pupils are well supported and barriers to learning are removed.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status with a degree in Design and Technology or related subject
- Strong understanding of current educational developments in Design and Technology
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Personal Qualities:
- Excellent practitioner with a clear understanding of Design and Technology pedagogy
- High expectations of themselves, staff and pupils
- Flexible, collaborative & resilient
- High ambitions for our pupils, the school & yourself
- Contribute to the school’s extracurricular programme
- Positive role model
In return we will offer you;
- Children and young people who are eager to learn and progress.
- Staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving.
- A school committed to your professional development.
- Working in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated.
- Career progression is fully encouraged by the school, which is supported through our CPD programme. We passionately believe in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school to school support. This includes accessing support from our strong Teaching School Alliance, which offer a range of high-quality professional development opportunities for staff at all level
- Danebury represents a culture of high aspiration, high expectation and success. Our aim is to provide an outstanding learning experience for all students within a safe, disciplined and caring environment.
- Potential relocation allowance for exceptional candidate.
Application Deadline: Noon April 30th 2025
Interviews: TBC
CVs are not accepted. To apply, please visit our website www.danebury.hispmat.org. to download an application form. Queries and completed application forms should be directed to hr@danebury.hispmat.org
An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Danebury School and HISP Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
