Head of Technology (PD, F&N and Health and Social Care) and CEIAG Lead

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Head of Technology (Product Design, Food and Nutrition and Health and Social Care) and CEIAG Lead

Are you an inspiring and ambitious leader looking to shape both curriculum excellence and future career pathways for young people?

Trinity C of E School is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Technology and CEIAG Lead to provide strategic leadership across our Technology curriculum and oversee the development and delivery of our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning, student achievement and ensuring that every young person is equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to succeed in their future education, employment and career pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and Departmental Leadership: Provide strategic direction and high standards across Product Design, Food & Nutrition, and Health & Social Care, supporting colleagues to deliver consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.

Student Achievement: Monitor and evaluate student performance data across all key stages, identifying priorities and implementing effective interventions to secure strong progress and excellent outcomes, including external examinations.

CEIAG Leadership: Lead and develop a comprehensive, inclusive careers programme, ensuring the school continues to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks and maintains the Quality in Careers Standard.

External Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop effective relationships with external agencies and partners, including Prospects and Shaw Trust, to coordinate work experience, service-level agreements and destinations data. Work closely with SEND colleagues and careers advisers to ensure students receive appropriate individual guidance and support, including annual reviews.

Wider School Leadership: Contribute positively to the wider leadership and development of the school, supporting our distinctive Christian ethos, values and community life.

We are looking for a leader who combines high expectations with strong relationships, has a clear vision for curriculum development and is committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their potential “Reach Higher, Shine Brighter” and make informed choices about their future.

For further information about the role, including the job description and person specification, and details of the recruitment process, please refer to the Recruitment Pack. CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure that your application demonstrates clearly how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification.

Trinitas Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to uphold the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Trust. We operate robust safer recruitment procedures in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) (as amended) and other relevant statutory guidance.

This role is considered regulated activity with children. As such the successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children’s Barred List information. Additional pre-employment checks will be undertaken as outlined in the Trinitas Safer Recruitment Policy.

Trinitas Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diversity of our workforce and recognise the contribution that different experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds bring to our schools. We seek to create an environment in which every individual is valued, respected and able to thrive. This commitment is reflected in our employment practices and recruitment processes. We are committed to removing barriers and, where appropriate, making reasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled candidates are able to participate fully in the recruitment process. Our commitment to equality is integral to who we are as a Trust and reflects our ambition to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive community in which everyone can flourish.

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