Head of Design and Technology and Art Faculty

Head of Design and Technology and Art Faculty

Permanent Post

Full Time (1.0 fte) - Teachers Pay Scale (MPR/UPR)

Plus Additional Allowance: TLR1B £11,408

Required to commence 1st September 2024

Ulverston Victoria High School is a happy and thriving 11-18 school and sixth form and is at the heart of the community in the picturesque South Lakeland market town of Ulverston.

An exceptional school, which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity, our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint, with effect from 1st September 2024, an outstanding, motivated and inspirational individual to lead our high performing Design and Technology and Art Faculty. The post holder will be responsible for the line management of the Design and Technology and Art Faculty whilst leading, developing and taking responsibility for the performance of the faculty staff.

The Design and Technology and Art Faculty is a dynamic and vibrant place to be with a team of 10 enthusiastic and committed teachers. This is a great opportunity for an exceptional and dynamic lead practitioner to play a pivotal role in a high performing department.

The successful candidate will share our passion for education and demonstrate strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills. They should be in tune with our values and our ethos of “children first” and be totally committed to providing a deep and rewarding experience in Design and Technology and Art for all our students regardless of their academic ability. 

The successful candidate must be committed to obtaining the best possible outcomes for all students by creating a fully inclusive environment. Candidates will show a willingness and desire to contribute to the extensive extra-curricular activities we offer our community and contribute to our whole school ethos.  If you are a candidate committed to high quality teaching and learning who wants to develop your career in an exceptional school, working closely with colleagues who share that passion, then we would be pleased to hear from you.

Closing date for applications:    Friday 10th May 2024 at 9.00 am

Interviews will be held on:         Friday 17th May 2024

Please see the introduction and applicant guidance notes, view the person specification and department information on our website www.uvhs.uk for further details.

Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

Please email applications for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr M Hardwick, at recruitment@uvhs.uk

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to call Davinia Pybis on 01229 483900 or email recruitment@uvhs.uk

Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2023, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Online Vetting Check, Teacher Prohibition Checks through the Teacher Regulation Agency, suitable references, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.