Required for: Easter 2025
HEAD OF TECHNOLOGIES TLR 1a (TLR 1b will be considered for the right candidate)
We are seeking to appoint to the post of Head of Technologies a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher who is an excellent classroom practitioner to take responsibility for leading all departments within the faculty.
The successful candidate will lead a Technology Faculty comprising Design & Technology, Engineering, Food and Health & Social Care. A key part of the role will be to create a strong faculty identity that highlights and develops links between the subject areas and ensures a high-quality curriculum is provided in each discipline that leads to outstanding progress for all students.
The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position for a number of years. We are passionate about delivering a high-quality and engaging curriculum and aspire to be a beacon of practice in the Technologies subjects. This is a great opportunity to lead a dedicated, hardworking, and forward-thinking faculty.
What We Offer:
1. Successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
2. High expectations of all who work here
3. Teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement
4. Effective collaboration with all stakeholders
5. Strong values, investment in staff and students, and high regard for their welfare
6. Motivated, hardworking, and collaborative senior leadership team
7. Strong middle leadership team who are highly professional and work well together
8. Supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles
9. Caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people
10. Collaborative school that works with other schools and organisations to share and develop practice in Teaching & Learning
We will encourage you to be innovative and creative in your approach to teaching and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references. To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form together with the supporting statement and email to Mrs S Silgram-Clynes, Headteacher’s PA at ssilgram-clynes@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
CLOSING DATE: 9am on 7th February 2025
Posted applications should be sent FAO Mrs Silgram-Clynes at the school address:
Radcliffe Road, Radcliffe, Bury, BL9 9NH, United Kingdom
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