Salary:
MPS / UPS + TLR1a (TLR1b will be considered for the right candidate)
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
Easter 2025
Apply by:
7 February 2025 Job overview
THE DERBY HIGH SCHOOL
RADCLIFFE ROAD BURY BL9 9NH
Tel: 0161 764 1819 Email:
info@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
HEAD OF TECHNOLOGIES TLR 1a (TLR 1b will be considered for the right candidate) We are seeking to appoint to the post of Head of Technologies a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher who is an excellent classroom practitioner to take responsibility for leading all departments with the faculty. The successful candidate will lead a Technology Faculty comprising Design & Technology, Engineering, Food and Health & Social Care. A key part of the role will be to create a strong faculty identity that highlights and develops links between the subject areas and ensures a high-quality curriculum is provided in each discipline that leads to outstanding progress for all students. The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position for a number of years. We are passionate about delivering a high-quality and engaging curriculum and aspire to be a beacon of practice in the Technologies subjects. This is a great opportunity to lead a dedicated, hardworking and forward-thinking faculty. We are an over-subscribed 11-16 co-educational school situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptional progress and we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this has been recognised by Ofsted. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in. We believe that The Derby High School is a great place to work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with a: Successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve School that has high expectations of all who work here School that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement School that works effectively with all stakeholders School that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare Motivated, hardworking and collaborative senior leadership team Strong middle leadership team who are highly professional and work well together Supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles Caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people Collaborative school that works with other schools and organisations to share and develop practice in Teaching & Learning We will encourage you to be innovative and creative in your approach to teaching and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans. In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references. To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form together with the supporting statement and email to Mrs S Silgram-Clynes, Headteacher’s PA at ssilgram-clynes@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
CLOSING DATE: 9am on 10th February 2025 Posted applications should be sent FAO Mrs Silgram-Clynes at the school address.
About The Derby High School
The Derby High School
Radcliffe Road, Bury
Lancashire
BL9 9NH
United Kingdom
+44 161 764 1819
The Derby High School
EXCELLENCE, TRADITION, IMAGINATION An oversubscribed 11-16 Co-Educational Comprehensive School (937 students currently on roll) situated in the North West of England in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. In 2014 the OFSTED report rated Leadership and Management as OUTSTANDING: “The leadership of the school is outstanding and is rigorously focused on raising standards.” The school was rated GOOD in all other areas. “At The Derby High School we strive for EXCELLENCE in all we do. We are proud of the history and the TRADITIONs that have helped define our school we challenge our students to work hard, to make the most of the opportunities that our school offers and to use their IMAGINATION to truly think and believe they can be the best.” We are a school that offers amazing opportunities for our students. Operating as a Science and Arts College since 2003 we have fantastic facilities. Our multimillion pound Sports Hall,
EXCEL , opened in 2015 complementing our expansive playing fields and pitches. Our bespoke performing Arts building,
INSPIRE , exudes creativity incorporating media suites, a large drama studio and a sprung dance floor. Our latest innovation has been our
DISCOVER,
state of the art science labs, opened in 2017. We offer a huge range of external excursions for all curriculum areas, including to local colleges and universities, challenging stereotypes, raising aspirations and engendering a sense of awe and wonder from the world around us. We are currently engaged in the development and design of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths garden. Our curriculum is dynamic, challenging and engaging, enabling our students to excel in all areas. Built on the 7R philosophy we ensure our students are
Ready, Respectful, Resilient, Resourceful, Reasonable, Responsible
and create the
Right Impression . We have a school community ethos that unites us in common values. We celebrate our diverse intake putting equality at the heart of all we do. In 2014 our OFSTED report said: “Students’ behaviour is good. The school provides a safe and harmonious environment for learning.” There is a strong commitment to developing independent learners with the skills and experiences to thrive in a modern world. Through extensive opportunities to develop leadership skills we believe we are preparing our students to become tomorrow’s leaders. We are a school where all matter and our pastoral care for all ensures our students feel safe and happy. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school. We believe that enabling our students to flourish and reach their true potential, is what drives our staff and that is why we achieve outstanding Progress 8 scores year on year (1st in Bury 2017). This commitment to excellence will be unceasing. We want to make a difference to the lives of the young people we serve.
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MPS / UPS + TLR1a (TLR1b will be considered for the right candidate)
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
Easter 2025
Apply by:
7 February 2025 Job overview
THE DERBY HIGH SCHOOL
RADCLIFFE ROAD BURY BL9 9NH
Tel: 0161 764 1819 Email:
info@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
HEAD OF TECHNOLOGIES TLR 1a (TLR 1b will be considered for the right candidate) We are seeking to appoint to the post of Head of Technologies a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher who is an excellent classroom practitioner to take responsibility for leading all departments with the faculty. The successful candidate will lead a Technology Faculty comprising Design & Technology, Engineering, Food and Health & Social Care. A key part of the role will be to create a strong faculty identity that highlights and develops links between the subject areas and ensures a high-quality curriculum is provided in each discipline that leads to outstanding progress for all students. The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position for a number of years. We are passionate about delivering a high-quality and engaging curriculum and aspire to be a beacon of practice in the Technologies subjects. This is a great opportunity to lead a dedicated, hardworking and forward-thinking faculty. We are an over-subscribed 11-16 co-educational school situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptional progress and we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this has been recognised by Ofsted. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in. We believe that The Derby High School is a great place to work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with a: Successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve School that has high expectations of all who work here School that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement School that works effectively with all stakeholders School that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare Motivated, hardworking and collaborative senior leadership team Strong middle leadership team who are highly professional and work well together Supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles Caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people Collaborative school that works with other schools and organisations to share and develop practice in Teaching & Learning We will encourage you to be innovative and creative in your approach to teaching and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans. In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references. To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form together with the supporting statement and email to Mrs S Silgram-Clynes, Headteacher’s PA at ssilgram-clynes@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
CLOSING DATE: 9am on 10th February 2025 Posted applications should be sent FAO Mrs Silgram-Clynes at the school address.
About The Derby High School
The Derby High School
Radcliffe Road, Bury
Lancashire
BL9 9NH
United Kingdom
+44 161 764 1819
The Derby High School
EXCELLENCE, TRADITION, IMAGINATION An oversubscribed 11-16 Co-Educational Comprehensive School (937 students currently on roll) situated in the North West of England in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. In 2014 the OFSTED report rated Leadership and Management as OUTSTANDING: “The leadership of the school is outstanding and is rigorously focused on raising standards.” The school was rated GOOD in all other areas. “At The Derby High School we strive for EXCELLENCE in all we do. We are proud of the history and the TRADITIONs that have helped define our school we challenge our students to work hard, to make the most of the opportunities that our school offers and to use their IMAGINATION to truly think and believe they can be the best.” We are a school that offers amazing opportunities for our students. Operating as a Science and Arts College since 2003 we have fantastic facilities. Our multimillion pound Sports Hall,
EXCEL , opened in 2015 complementing our expansive playing fields and pitches. Our bespoke performing Arts building,
INSPIRE , exudes creativity incorporating media suites, a large drama studio and a sprung dance floor. Our latest innovation has been our
DISCOVER,
state of the art science labs, opened in 2017. We offer a huge range of external excursions for all curriculum areas, including to local colleges and universities, challenging stereotypes, raising aspirations and engendering a sense of awe and wonder from the world around us. We are currently engaged in the development and design of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths garden. Our curriculum is dynamic, challenging and engaging, enabling our students to excel in all areas. Built on the 7R philosophy we ensure our students are
Ready, Respectful, Resilient, Resourceful, Reasonable, Responsible
and create the
Right Impression . We have a school community ethos that unites us in common values. We celebrate our diverse intake putting equality at the heart of all we do. In 2014 our OFSTED report said: “Students’ behaviour is good. The school provides a safe and harmonious environment for learning.” There is a strong commitment to developing independent learners with the skills and experiences to thrive in a modern world. Through extensive opportunities to develop leadership skills we believe we are preparing our students to become tomorrow’s leaders. We are a school where all matter and our pastoral care for all ensures our students feel safe and happy. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school. We believe that enabling our students to flourish and reach their true potential, is what drives our staff and that is why we achieve outstanding Progress 8 scores year on year (1st in Bury 2017). This commitment to excellence will be unceasing. We want to make a difference to the lives of the young people we serve.
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