Head of Department - Technology

Job Title: Head of Technology

Start Date: September 2022

Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR 2B

Contract: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and talented Head of Department who is dedicated and keen to join our dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational team.  The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with high expectations, and they should possess the imagination, energy and skill to help craft their curriculum and department.  They will have the ability to motivate and inspire staff and pupils alike to further improve and develop an already successful 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 passionate and dynamic Head of Department to teach 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 joining a well-resourced and highly successful department and should have the drive and commitment to maintain and continue to improve the current success rate whilst looking to develop and expand the design and technology curriculum in the future. 

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

• A school with an exciting future and history of continuous improvement

• 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: 8 am Wednesday 25th May 2022

Interview date: Friday 27th May 2022

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.