CURRICULUM LEADER OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Location

LONGRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Preston Road , Longridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 3AR
Tel: 01772 782316
School website: www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 804

Information

Are you passionate about Design Technology and determined to make a real difference? At Longridge High School we believe our pupils deserve the very best – ‘Excellence and ambition from all, for all.’

If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic leader who is committed to achieving the very best outcomes from pupils of all levels and ability, we would be delighted to hear from you. This position would suit an experienced or an aspiring leader who would like to work in a happy and successful school.

Longridge High School is situated on the outskirts of Longridge, a small manufacturing and market town between Preston and the Ribble Valley. We have 50+ teaching staff and approximately 800 pupils. The school serves the local community and has a large catchment area encompassing neighbouring villages, a large rural district and urban areas of Preston.  The school was originally built in 1959, with additional accommodation added in subsequent years.  School facilities have been continuously updated and refurbished.

We are looking for:

A person who really wants to make Design Technology the centre of the school.

A person who has the vision, drive and motivation to develop and improve the department even further.

An excellent teacher who believes every child has the potential to succeed in Design Technology through developing teaching and learning that challenges and inspires young people.

The determination and ability to introduce and embed a variety of technology specialist subjects at both key stages.

A person who is passionate about Design Technology and is committed to increasing the uptake and success of the subject at GCSE.

A person who can design, implement and monitor a highly ambitious and fully inclusive curriculum at both key stages.

We can provide:

A school which is moving forwards and developing to provide an excellent education for all its pupils.

A design technology team that have a real passion for their subject area.

A strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations, with good results in GCSE Design Tecnhology.

The opportunity to grow and develop within a committed and supportive environment.


If this is you, then please apply:

On-line at www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk

E-mail the school on jobs@lhs.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date for applications:  Friday 28th January 2022 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 31st January 2022 4pm
Interviews:  Monday 7th February 2022                                                

Longridge High School is committed to ensuring the safety of all its children and young people.  TThe post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.


More Information can be found at www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

07/02/2022 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications to: jobs@lhs.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.