Head of Design & Technology
Hartford Church of England High School
Cheshire West and Chester
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 1C £9,782
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2025
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2025
Job overview
We are delighted to welcome applications for the permanent role of Head of Design & Technology at Hartford Church of England High School.
Our school is a great place to work! We have brilliant students, talented and committed staff and supportive parents. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023, demonstrated that we are a good and improving school and our ambition is to make Hartford Church of England High School an outstanding place to learn and work. Two years on, we are well on our way to achieving that goal.
Please complete the School Application Form and attach a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 paper telling us how your experience has prepared you for this role
Closing date for applications: 9:00am Tuesday 6th May 2025
Interviews: Thursday 8th or Friday 9th May 2025
For further details or to arrange a tour of the school, please email head@hartfordhigh.co.uk
Applications only accepted with completed school application form. Completed application forms should be sent to Sara Morris, Business Manager - Personnel at sara.morris@hartfordhigh.co.uk
Hartford enjoys fantastic transport links, being close to both the A49 and A556 with fast links to both the M6 and M56. There are two mainline railway stations within two minutes of the school and Manchester International Airport is only 25 minutes away. Many parents utilise the excellent transport links to work in Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Warrington or beyond.
The school is situated in a beautiful part of Cheshire providing easy access to areas for walking, riding, cycling, sailing and canoeing. The National Parks of North Wales, the Peak District, the Lake District are all within easy transport reach.
Hartford Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As part of this process, all staff and volunteers are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Online checks will be carried out on any candidates selected for interview.
Attached documents
About Hartford Church of England High School
- Hartford Church of England High School
- Chester Road, Hartford, Northwich
- Cheshire
- CW8 1LH
- United Kingdom
About Hartford Church of England High School
Hartford Church of England High School is a voluntary aided Church of England secondary school for pupils aged 11-16.
The school has approximately 1100 pupils and is located in Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire.
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Pickerill
Values and Vision
Our mission at Hartford Church of England High School is to provide an outstanding, inclusive and ambitious education for all. Children develop and thrive both within and beyond the classroom. They are known, with their talents embraced and promoted. They develop into young people who will make a substantial contribution to the world. They enjoy an education rooted in a shared set of Christian values that radiate the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
Happy: Showing respect to one another. Looking after our mental and physical wellbeing.
Achieving: Working towards our goals, both academic and extra-curricular. Showing resilience and not being afraid to fail.
Ready: Being punctual, equipped and ready to learn every day. Wearing our uniform with pride.
Together: Working together in all things - building a school family characterised by tolerance and kindness.
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
John 15:12 and Matthew 5:16
Ofsted
Ofsted rated our overall effectiveness rating as a school as ‘Good’.
The Ofsted report highlights many of our strengths as a school: “Pupils are happy in this school. They said that they like their teachers and respect other pupils… Pupils’ personal development is supported well through the curriculum… Leaders have developed a curriculum that is broad and ambitious for pupils… A recent leadership restructure is proving helpful in ensuring that leaders and governors have the information they need to make effective decisions. This is contributing to improvement at the school.”
Other strengths noted by Ofsted included calm classrooms, support for students with special educational needs and disabilities, and effective safeguarding arrangements.
View Hartford Church of England School’s latest Ofsted report
Benefits
We offer both the Teachers' Pension Scheme and the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We have access to an Employee Assistance Programme with a helpline providing support and advice on personal and professional issues.
Working Rewards provides discounts and offers on all the major retailers as well as access to salary sacrifice schemes
Access to an on-site fully equipped gym.
Staff events and sporting activities to support the school family system.
Optional staff collective worship.
Free tea and coffee
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