ASSISTANT HEAD OF BUSINESS AND KS3 ICT

Location

HODGSON ACADEMY
Moorland Road , Poulton-Le-Fylde , FY6 7EU
Tel: 01253 882815
School website: www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 1123

Information

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Head of Business and KS3 ICT to help to lead our highly Successful faculty (includes Technology, Art, Business Studies and Computer Science) – particularly in Business
Studies and KS3 ICT from 27th August 2025.

Are you passionate about teaching Business Studies and promoting the love of your subject as widely as
possible?
Are you able to teach and lead with KS3 ICT within the department?
Do you have the highest expectations of every member of the school community?
Are you a values-driven teacher who models integrity and a commitment to inclusion?
Can you inspire and influence young people’s lives and to promote the value of education?
If you can answer yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you.

In addition to the academy application form or TES ‘quick apply’, candidates are invited to submit a
letter outlining their experience and suitability for this particular post (1500 words maximum).

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 that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Further details and an application pack are available on the academy website:
https://www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk/discover/staff/staff-vacancies

More Information can be found at http://www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk/

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:

08/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If, in advance of submitting an application, you would like an informal discussion about the post or to
visit the school, please contact Jodie Morton – j.morton@hodgson.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Applications can be emailed to Jules Hardy: j.hardy@hodgson.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.