ASSISTANT CURRICULUM LEADER OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Location

PENDLE VALE COLLEGE
Oxford Road , Nelson , Lancashire , BB9 8LF
Tel: 01282 682240
School website: www.pendlevale.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 1045

Information

An opportunity has arisen for a creative, ambitious, and inspirational teacher to undertake the responsibility of Assistant Curriculum Leader of Design Technology preferably a Teacher of Food Technology.  

This post is particularly suited to a person who aspires to be a Curriculum Leader of Design Technology as well as Hospitality & Catering.  You will be an integral part of leading in further developments in Design Technology by supporting the Curriculum Leader, in curriculum development and line management of staff.

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

Essential Qualifications

Teaching qualification/ PGCE 

Good honours degree 

Knowledge of strategies that help all students to access the curriculum and make expected progress within the subject area.

Good working knowledge of effective use of assessment and progress data.  

Sound awareness of current educational thinking and curriculum development relating to the subject.

Desirable Qualifications

Good track record of professional development in teaching and learning. 

Evidence of initiating and carrying through curricular innovation based on college and national priorities.

Knowledge and confident use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning 

Essential Experience

Experience of successfully improving own practice and/or of working with others to improve an aspect of teaching and learning. 

Evidence of delivering value added results at KS3 and KS4

Desirable Experience

Experience of intervention programmes that help key groups of students to accelerate their progress 

Successful experience of working with students across the ability range and at different key stages. 

Successful work with students as a tutor, mentor and/or coach 

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

z.ogden@pendlevale.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Forms to be returned to e.dewhurst@pendlevale.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.