LEAD SUBJECT TEACHER OF TECHNOLOGY

Location

Rhyddings
Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle , Accrington , Lancashire , BB5 3EA
Tel: 01254 231051
School website: www.rhyddings.co.uk
Roll: 705

Information

We would like to extend a warm welcome from all pupils, staff, governors and trustees of Rhyddings.  Rhyddings serves the East Lancashire old mill town of Oswaldtwistle and surrounding area of Hyndburn. It has been at the heart of the community for over 90 years and although a smaller than average high school, but expanding, we cater for pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds. The school enjoys good transport links via the M65 corridor and adjoining networks of M6 and M66. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced teacher of Technology, with a specialism in Product Design/Resistant Materials. 

Rhyddings, part of the LET Education Trust, are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, qualified Head of Technology to join our successful and expanding team and school.  We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is both creative and challenging in their teaching. They will be passionate and committed to ensuring pupils maximise their potential and achievement. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across our whole 11-16 age and ability range and as a middle leader will be well supported by our strong team of likeminded colleagues who are mutually supportive. As a middle leader you will be expected to have experience in teaching across both KS3 & KS4.  You will have autonomy on curriculum intent and GCSE specifications and will also work closely with a member of SLT and other Technology specialists from the Trust. We want a teacher who strives for excellence, builds fantastic relationships and maximises pupil progress. A commitment to extra curricular provision is essential.  

The Trust operates full salary portability on the Main Professional Scales (MPS1- UPS3). The department currently has a food and nutrition specialist and we have excellent resources and facilities including a suited technology area comprising 4 classrooms. 3 specialists rooms are, a computer suite for CAD/CAM with Laser Cutter, a traditional workshop, which is well resourced, food room and general teaching space with traditional tables and chairs. There is a full time Technology Support Assistant. We currently teach 2 hours per fortnight at KS3, at KS4 there is 5 hours per fortnight for the GCSE option groups who currently follow the AQA specifications in Design & Technology - Product Design or Food Preparation and Nutrition. The popularity of these subjects has grown and there are healthy group sizes in both years 10 & 11. Group size at KS4 is approx. 20 pupils. The department has been involved in STEM activities and also bake off and design competitions.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The 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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

The closing date is 12 noon on 20/09/2024

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion, in the first instance, please contact Gillian Worthington, PA to the Headteacher, on 01254 231 051 or at worthingtong@rhyddings.co.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application forms can be found as part of this advert or from our website https://www.rhyddings.co.uk/vacancies/. Completed application forms should be returned to worthingtong@rhyddings.co.uk, for the attention of Andrew Williams, Headteacher

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