What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity is available to the right candidate to lead and manage a high performing Design and Technology curriculum area, which is forward-thinking, ambitious and well resourced.
The department boasts a strong team, with two technicians and four teachers, all with experience of delivering high quality education and achieving outstanding academic outcomes. Technology is a popular and well supported subject at Ribblesdale with several Key Stage 4 classes specialising in GCSE Design Technology with Eduqas, NCFE Graphic Design and WJEC Hospitality and Catering.
The curriculum area is committed to developing well rounded, creative designers and well equipped practitioners. Pupils in our school experience a breadth of opportunity including rapid prototyping and 3D scanning, laser cutting, smart materials and the opportunity to take D&T beyond the walls of the classroom, whether that be through local competitions or collaborating with prestigious institutions and organisations!
We want a leader who shares our innovative approach to teaching and learning and strives to achieve excellent results and maximise pupil progress. Applications are encouraged from confident, aspirational teachers who will share our passion for high quality pedagogy informed by the latest research. A thirst for championing design and technology and the energy and enthusiasm to continue our drive forward at this exciting time.
What the school offers its staff
Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Training Academy using cutting edge technology, located in the heart of the Ribble Valley in Lancashire and we are seeking to appoint an experienced Curriculum Area Leader of Technology.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.