Faculty Leader Of Design Technology (E3117) - Guiseley School

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and committed Faculty Leader of Design Technology to lead the Department in the next phase of its development. Guiseley School is passionate about Design Technology, ranging its curriculum across Textiles, Food Technology and Product Design. We benefit from new Product Design and Textiles suites in our new state-of-the- art buildings, Key Stage 3 curriculum time commitment and high uptake at Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will match our passion and enthusiasm, leading a team of specialised teachers in ensuring we can take our Design Technology provision to the next level. 

Guiseley School is on an exciting journey. We are a newly built, oversubscribed secondary school with excellent examination outcomes. We are full of exceptional young people. We have an active, visible leadership team, a committed and expert staff body and a robust, effective behaviour systems ensure classrooms are free from disruption. There has never been a better time to join Guiseley School. 

We are a value driven organisation, and our key aims, and core values of care, aspiration, growth, and success sit behind everything we do. The successful candidate for the role will share in our child centred approach to care and ambitious aspirations for their growth and success.

We have a strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent professional development and a committed staff body. Applications are invited from ambitious practitioners, with the ability to engage, enthuse and motivate our students to achieve their potential. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and be able to share a vision for the future of Design Technology at Guiseley School. 

The role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2024.

Full application details are available via our website: https://www.guiseleyschool.org.uk/vacancies

All applications to be posted or emailed to: hr@guiseleyschool.org.uk  

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. 

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.