KEY STAGE 3 DEPARTMENT LEAD

Location

WEST LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
School Lane , Chapel House , Skelmersdale , Lancashire , WN8 8EH
Tel: 01695 721487
School website: www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 175

Information

We are looking to recruit an inspirational, tenacious and highly effective Key Stage department lead to be an integral part of the next phase of our development.  You will have a passion for teaching, the skills to inspire our students and staff to succeed and the desire to play a central role in our school vision: to ensure that all our students receive the highest quality of education, achieving the very best that they can in a supportive and vibrant school community.  West Lancashire Community High School is a place of high expectations where everyone is challenged and supported to flourish and fulfil their aspirations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, committed and aspirational leader wishing to join an extremely effective and supportive team of leaders; and to contribute to the ongoing growth of West Lancashire Community High School as the school continues to flourish and work towards our aim of becoming a Centre of Excellence.

We invite applications from persons with relevant experience, drive and determination. Essentially individuals who are keen to progress within their teaching career and are eager to uphold and instil the school’s values and vision within the Key Stage that they will lead.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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.

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


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

Essential Qualifications

Qualified teacher status

Degree

Recent participation in a range of in-service training (that has impacted on your practice)

Leadership and Management qualification (or willingness to undertake within 12 months of appointment.)

Desirable Qualifications

Recent experience of line management duties at middle manager level

Essential Experience

Teaching experience in a similar school 

Experience across a range of SEN and learning ability

Experience of working with secondary aged students

Experience of working with students on the autistic spectrum

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with young adults (aged 16-19)

Experience of working with students with PMLD

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

for an informal discussion or arrange a visit to the school call 01695 721487

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@westlancs.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.