Head of Technology

Job Title: Head of Technology

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2B

Contract: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and talented Head of Department who is passionate about Technology and is an excellent classroom practitioner. This exciting role offers an ideal opportunity for a candidate who would like to move into a middle leadership post and develop curriculum opportunities within the Technology department.

Reddish Vale High School is part of South Manchester Learning Trust, expressed simply the trust is committed to personal growth and academic excellence for all pupils. At Reddish Vale High School, committed staff provide a positive and nurturing environment that inspires a passion for learning, so that every pupil progresses and thrives. Our pupils are encouraged to achieve to their best personally, academically, physically and socially. High expectations and standards are driven through teamwork and underpinned through the school’s core values of, Respect, Aspiration, Determination and Independence.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic Head of Department with the ability to review work plans, curriculum offer, learning, teaching, attainment and progress of current cohorts of students. Currently the department offers Cooking and Nutrition across the age and ability range within Key Stage 3. In addition to this the department currently offers BTEC Tech Award Health and Social Care and Eduqas Level 1/2 in Hospitality and Catering.

The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively mentoring, developing and leading the Technology department. You should have:

·        A real passion for leading teaching and learning in Technology

·        The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate pupils along with the ability to manage behaviour

·        Evidence of real measurable impact as a teacher/and middle leader

·        A willingness to contribute to the school and multi academy trust at all levels

We can offer:

·        A friendly, supportive and hugely talented whole staff team

·        Outstanding and supportive leadership at all levels

·        An inclusive learning ethos

If this sounds like the job for you then come and join us. Please visit our website for further information www.reddish.stockport.sch.uk. Completed applications should returned to e.illingworth@reddish.stockport.sch.uk quoting the post title and your name in the subject line. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 8am Monday 20th May 2024

Interview date: w/c 20th May 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.