Head of Design Technology

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10

Wadham School – Vacancy

Full Time – Permanent Contract

Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + TLR 2b

Full-Time Salary: £33,021 – £48,706

Starting September 2023

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Teacher of Design Technology to join us as we begin an exciting new chapter in the life of Wadham School. As part of an educational restructure in the local area, we have welcomed (this year) over 300 new students and 30 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 900 learners across Years 7-13.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Take the lead in developing our Design Technology Curriculum within a new, small team.
• Foster a love of vocational learning and widen participation rates at KS4 and KS5.
• Take ownership of the Design Technology and Engineering spaces at Wadham School.
• Work with exceptional professionals to further develop a shared understanding of learning

You are likely to be someone who:

• Is an inspirational and skilled classroom teacher and teacher of students with SEND
•  Champions inclusion and is passionate about supporting young people to work to their potential
• Has a clear understanding of why vocational pathways are equally important as academic ones
• Is ambitious for whole school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture
• Will embrace our highly supportive, professional approach to school improvement

Wadham School can offer you:

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

For further information and an application form please visit our website: www.wadhamschool.co.uk

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.

Deadline for applications to arrive at the school: 9:00am on Thursday 30th March 2023

Interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBSchecks.