Faculty Leader of Information Technology

Headteacher – Victoria Gowan

The Governing Body of Lord Derby Academy are seeking to appoint to the position of:

Faculty Leader of Information Technology  

Main or Upper Pay Scale plus TLR2C (current value £7,368)

Post starts: September 2023

Lord Derby Academy opened on 1st February 2014 and is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust. The Dean Trust’s core values include an emphasis on a traditional and academic education, excellent discipline and the instilling of respect. Our warm and ambitious approach results in improved academic outcomes and enriching life experiences for our pupils. The Dean Trust motto “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” runs through all aspects of school life at Lord Derby Academy.

Lord Derby Academy has been on a true journey of school improvement and is now a heavily oversubscribed school, with an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond.  

At Lord Derby Academy you can work in a school where:

·        High standards and expectations underpin all areas of school life (External Review 2021)

·        Pupils’ behaviour is consistently good around school and in lessons (OFSTED 2019)

·        The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding (OFSTED 2019)

·        There is real strength and talent across each tier of leadership (External Review 2022)

·        There is a real commitment to staff CPD and to staff well-being – resulting in exceptionally high staff retention rates

Lord Derby Academy follows a three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum and two-year Key Stage 4 curriculum. We offer a range of subjects within the Information Technology Faculty including Computer Science, Business Studies and Digital Information Technology. The Faculty is housed in two bespoke ICT suites. IT resources across the school are of a high standard.  

As the Faculty Leader for Information Technology, you will be part of an innovative, thriving, ambitious and dedicated team of middle leaders. The ideal candidate will play a role in driving the Faculty forward as we continue to accelerate progress in all key areas through our high standards and expectations.

The successful candidate must have Qualified Teacher Status.

Method of Application

To apply please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk or for further information please contact Mrs J. Riley (HR and Operations Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 27th February 2023 12pm

Proposed interview date: To be confirmed