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About the Post

We are seeking a Design Technology specialist to lead the Art & Design Technology Curriculum Team. This is an exciting new leadership opportunity within our federated structure at Twynham School and The Grange School (collectively known as ‘Twynham TGS’).

As part of our continued drive to deliver an exceptional education for every student in Christchurch, we are looking for an ambitious, creative and inspiring Curriculum Team Leader for Art & Design Technology to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team of Art and DT teachers across our two ambitious and successful secondary schools.

This new cross-school leadership role is pivotal to the delivery of a rich and highly engaging curriculum in Art, Design & Technology across all year groups. You will provide the professional leadership and management needed to ensure consistently high-quality teaching, high levels of student engagement and enjoyment, and excellent outcomes for all learners.

In this role, you will lead a team of specialists, setting a clear and ambitious vision while ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across both schools. You will line manage and be supported in the CTL role by an experienced Assistant Team Leader who leads Art. You will take responsibility for developing and embedding our trust-wide secondary curriculum, creating a coherent and aspirational offer that provides clear progression and creative challenge for all students. You will also work closely with senior leaders at Twynham School and The Grange School to contribute to whole-school improvement and help drive continued excellence in teaching and learning.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of creative and technical education across two schools, providing the platform for students to develop practical skills, creative thinking and a lifelong passion for learning. We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic leader who is committed to excellence, collaboration and innovation.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking inspirational leaders who are:

• Driven by a strong moral purpose and a belief in the power of education to transform lives.
• Deeply committed to our values of equality, humility, and community.
• Visionary and strategic, with a proven track record of successful leadership.
• Energetic, collaborative, and passionate about working in a supportive and ambitious environment.
• Ready to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of leadership across our growing federated structure.

Why join us?

This is a genuinely exciting time to join Twynham and The Grange Schools. As two proud, inclusive, and high-performing schools within the Twynham Learning Trust, we share the same curriculum, the same values and ethos, and a collective ambition to offer the best of both worlds: a close-knit, nurturing community combined with the opportunities and innovation of a larger organisation.

Whether leading across both schools or within Twynham School itself, you will find a community committed to collaboration, professional growth, and making a real difference to the lives of young people.

If you are excited by the opportunity to have a significant impact across two schools, to drive system-wide improvement, and to work within a forward-thinking, values-led trust, we would love to hear from you.

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com 

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

 The closing date is Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 8am and interviews will be on Thursday 22 May 2025.

(We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible).

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.