Subject Leadership
The quality of subject leadership is a key factor in enabling schools to improve D&T teaching Ofsted, February 2004 Being a successful subject leader in any subject demands the acquisition of a wide range of skills and personal qualities additional to those of teacher. The role of the subject leader is complex.
At one level it involves working with other heads of department to provide a coherent curriculum for students. At a second level it means representing the subject at meetings with senior managers and governors, making a case for curriculum time, resources, new courses etc. Thirdly, there is the responsibility of leading and managing the staff team responsible for teaching the subject. Above all else, a subject leader is expected to lead with vision - and manage and make decisions, as well as being an excellent teacher.
The Design and Technology Association support subject leaders in a number of ways:
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Check out our publications in the online shop. Written by experienced subject leaders, they contain invaluable advice for all
Secondary Subject Leaders' File
Exemplification of National Standards for Subject Leaders
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Come to our conferences and branch meetings
Meet with other subject leaders and join dedicated workshop sessions for subject leaders.
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Join the Association
Membership publications and the website keep subject leaders up to date with the latest national policy news, new examinations and Ofsted requirements. The website has a searchable resource vault for examples of good practice and information on every topic.
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Sign up for our subject leader courses, run in conjunction with TDA, the D&T Association provides subject leader courses for hundreds of subject leaders each year.
Further information is available in the members' area
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