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Location: Wantage
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale + TLR

A thriving and well-respected secondary school in Wantage is looking to appoint a Lead Practitioner of Design and Technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning across the department. With modern facilities and a strong student interest in engineering, textiles, and food, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DT teacher with leadership aspirations.

Why This School?

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Excellent DT workshops, textiles and food technology rooms

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A department with a reputation for creativity and student innovation

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Opportunities to support cross-curricular links with Art and STEM

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Focused leadership development and coaching culture

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A school ethos rooted in progress, equity and aspiration

Responsibilities in This Role:

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Modelling outstanding teaching across all DT specialisms

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Driving curriculum innovation and evidence-informed practice

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Coaching and mentoring colleagues within the department

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Leading training sessions and team planning meetings

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Raising outcomes and student engagement across key stages

You Should Be:

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An expert teacher of Design and Technology with QTS

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Experienced in curriculum design and practical delivery

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Skilled in leadership, communication and teamwork

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Committed to inclusion and raising achievement

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Enhanced DBS required