Curriculum Area Leader of Technology
Ribblesdale School, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
10 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Design and technology, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS plus TLR 2.3
Additional allowances
TLR 2.3
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity is available to the right candidate to lead and manage a high performing Design and Technology curriculum area, which is forward-thinking, ambitious and well resourced.
The department boasts a strong team, with two technicians and four teachers, all with experience of delivering high quality education and achieving outstanding academic outcomes. Technology is a popular and well supported subject at Ribblesdale with several Key Stage 4 classes specialising in GCSE Design Technology with Eduqas, NCFE Graphic Design and WJEC Hospitality and Catering.
The curriculum area is committed to developing well rounded, creative designers and well equipped practitioners. Pupils in our school experience a breadth of opportunity including rapid prototyping and 3D scanning, laser cutting, smart materials and the opportunity to take D&T beyond the walls of the classroom, whether that be through local competitions or collaborating with prestigious institutions and organisations!
We want a leader who shares our innovative approach to teaching and learning and strives to achieve excellent results and maximise pupil progress. Applications are encouraged from confident, aspirational teachers who will share our passion for high quality pedagogy informed by the latest research. A thirst for championing design and technology and the energy and enthusiasm to continue our drive forward at this exciting time.
What the school offers its staff
Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Training Academy using cutting edge technology, located in the heart of the Ribble Valley in Lancashire and we are seeking to appoint an experienced Curriculum Area Leader of Technology.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ribblesdale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1396 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ribblesdale School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@ribblesdale.org
- Phone number
- 01200 422563
Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School using cutting edge technology, located in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. and we are seeking to appoint.
Arranging a visit to Ribblesdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@ribblesdale.org.
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