Job Description

Ref: SCH-WDT-0387

22 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

Wade Deacon High School

Location:

Widnes

Salary:

60,145 - 64,691

Department:

Design Technology

Job Type:

Full Time

Key Stage:

Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Closing Date:

19/09/2025 09:00

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Start Date:

01/01/2026
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Term:

AYR - All year round

Hours per Week:

32.50

Weeks per Year:

52.143

Pay Grade:

L7-L10
The Role


We are seeking to attract the very best, talented, aspirational leaders and teachers to join Wade Deacon High School. Due to the significant successes and achievements and continuing rapid growth of our school, you would be joining us at an exciting time as we lead on national projects and cross-developmental Trust work. We are looking for a dedicated, innovative, and forward-thinking Leader of Design Technology to join Wade Deacon High School. This role involves supporting our mission to deliver exceptional education to all students and contributing to our vibrant learning community. You will lead a team of experienced, compassionate, and collaborative staff. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record in leadership and achieving excellent outcomes with the ability to inspire people successfully. We are committed to student progress and high-quality teaching and learning for all. The successful applicant will share these values and actively contribute to this commitment.





Furthermore, there may be additional opportunities for a suitable candidate to become a Curriculum Expert Lead, leading collaboration and quality assurance with other subject / curriculum leads across Wade Deacon Trust. This role involves supporting and challenging leaders in raising educational standards and student outcomes while sharing best practices and expertise.


We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work.



The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.


Benefits

Other

Recruitment Incentive A recruitment incentive of 5,000 for the successful candidate


Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Degree or equivalent qualification
Essential


Qualified Teacher Status
Essential


Evidence of recent training and experience in whole school leadership and management.
Essential


Skills

Relevant Skills

Shown the ability to (in consultation with others): establish and review targets and make decisions and relate to and work with others as a member of a team.
Essential

Experience/Knowledge

To have knowledge of developments with regard to the National Curriculum and other Government initiatives.
Essential


To have knowledge of issues in the area of special needs
Essential


To understand the process of learning.
Essential


To understand curriculum continuity and progression.
Essential

Personal Attributes

the ability to relate to and motivate staff, parents and students
Essential


the ability to listen to and understand others; constant and consistent expectations of high standards.
Essential

Organisational Fit

High motivation and professional commitment
Essential


A commitment to student-centred education
Essential


A commitment to involving parents as partners in the education process
Essential

Safeguarding Information


The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school's Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.


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Wade Deacon High School


Birchfield Road,

Widnes

Widnes

WA8 7TD



Catherine Rogers


c.rogers@wadedeacon.co.uk