Head of Design & Technology
Wakefield Girls' High School - (Junior Girls)
Wakefield
- Expired
- Salary:
- £competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 April 2023
Job overview
Wakefield Girls' High School are seeking to appoint a permanent, full time Head of Design & Technology to start in September 2023.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and innovative Head of Design
& Technology to inspire and work alongside a team of committed and
experienced staff. They will be responsible for, and manage, the day-to-day
teaching and learning experience in Design & Technology in the Senior
Section at Wakefield Girls’ with delivery of some Key Stage 2 lessons. The
successful candidate will also collaborate with her/his equivalent at QEGS, as
well as exploring a range of extra-curricular opportunities and experiences for
the students to enjoy.
The Head of Department is responsible to the Head and Governors for the smooth and efficient running of her / his department. It is important that the Head of Department plays a full, positive and active role within the school.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the recruitment section of our website www.wgsf.org.uk or by emailing the HR Department at recruitment@wgsf.net
The closing date for applications is 9am on 14 April 2023.
Interviews will be held week commencing 24 April 2023.
Attached documents
About Wakefield Girls' High School - (Junior Girls)
- Wakefield Girls' High School - (Junior Girls)
- St. John's Square, Wakefield
- Yorkshire
- WF1 2QX
- United Kingdom
Wakefield Girls’ High School Junior School is an independent all-girls mainstream primary school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, that caters for children aged four to 11.
The Junior School opened in 1881 for children under five. In 1967, the school was moved to St John’s House, a large Georgian structure. The school is now part of the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, comprised of WGHS Senior and Junior schools, along with nearby Queen Elizabeth Grammar School and Junior School.
Headteacher
Rachel Edwards
Vision and values
Wakefield Girls’ High School Junior School aims to offer academic inspiration in a supportive environment and help develop each student’s knowledge, skills and learning abilities. The primary school puts no limitations on the girls and makes sure their learning environment is free from gender stereotypes and boundaries. Teachers promote kindness, public spirit, empathy and consideration.
The schools encourages pupils to explore, investigate, share ideas and work together to create a fun, educational experience. This is coupled with educational visits and outdoor activities. Sports is an important aspect of the school, with plenty on offer, as well as music and drama. The school is represented by pupils in netball, hockey, swimming, tennis and athletics, and there are twice-weekly music lessons. Taster lessons are available for girls who want to take up an instrument permanently. Girls have the choice of 55 clubs and activities, which help to supplement their learning.
ISI report
"The school is highly effective in meeting its aim of giving a good all-round education to each pupil, encouraging academic excellence, nurturing talents, developing an individual’s potential and maintaining traditional values in a modern context."
View Wakefield Girls’ High School Junior School's latest ISI report
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