Head of Design and Technology

Ref: 001481

Head of Department Design & Technology

Contract: Permanent, Full time, Term Time Only

Grade: TLR (2) D

Responsibilities:

• To explore, develop and facilitate the links between the subjects held within the Subject area.
• To raise standards of student attainment, achievement and progress within the whole curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress.
• To be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area.
• To develop and enhance the curriculum implementation and pedagogical development of others.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum for students studying in the Subject area, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular policies determined by the HT i/c of Curriculum and Pedagogy.
• To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum area.
• To effectively manage and deploy teaching, support staff, financial and physical resources within the Subject area to support the development Plan
• To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Failsworth, is a fully inclusive, popular and over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive Academy with almost 1500 students on roll. In June 2024 OFSTED rated the school good. We are located 3 miles from Manchester city centre, situated 1 mile from junction 22 of the M60. Our priority is to recruit the very best of staff for our Academy. Our staff enjoy working at our academy and you would be welcome to speak to them about their experience of working at the Academy. The academy is very focused on staff wellbeing.

Ofsted:

"Pupils are happy to come to school. They enjoy making friends and they are supportive of each other".

"Pupils appreciate the support and care that is provided by staff. This helps pupils to feel safe".

"pupils engage positively with their learning. As a result, behaviour in class and during social times is usually calm and orderly".

"Subject curriculums are well designed. The ‘powerful knowledge’ that the school wants pupils to learn is clearly identified. Subject content is introduced in a logical order so that pupils build their knowledge over time".

"Teachers have good subject knowledge. They select appropriate activities to support pupils to learn the intended curriculum".

"The school has introduced a rigorous and well-structured approach to assessment. This supports staff to deliver the curriculum effectively, pre-empting pupils’ difficulties, identifying misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ knowledge and then using this information to plan for future learning".

The school’s behaviour management system is underpinned by the trust’s values, including ‘be yourself always’ and ‘succeeding together’pupils live up to these values and are considerate towards each other.

"Learning is rarely disrupted by poor behaviour".

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours:

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values:

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together | Do what matters most | Be yourself, always | Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• Competitive Salaries and pension schemes
• A superb and comprehensive range of CPD activities to further develop your career
• 11 Day Half Terms
• Centrally planned curriculum
• Responsive teaching
• Investment in 2 hours CPD per week
• Access to counselling services
• Free parking
• Free onsite gym
• Free flu vaccinations
• Being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeral care benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships

Applicants can apply through our Sam Recruit platform by following the below link:

https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/DetailsEmpView?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-1265

Closing Date: Wednesday13th May 2026 09am

Interview Date: Monday 18th May 2026