Head of Design and Technology with whole school leadership responsibility
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £59,197
Pay scale
- LPR8
What skills and experience we're looking for
At St. Cuthbert’s RC High School we pride ourselves on our rich diversity and inclusive environment. Our school serves a vibrant community, where students from various cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds come together to thrive. We are committed to providing an inspiring and equitable education for all our students, preparing them for success in a diverse, global society. This is an exciting opportunity to join the school at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
We are seeking an inspiring and highly motivated Curriculum Leader of Technology who is ready to take on a leadership role across the school, contributing to our strategic vision and values. The appointed practitioner will lead and inspire our students, shaping the next generation of creators, innovators, and problem-solvers. As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of Technology and the school in an exciting and forward-thinking environment.
Role Overview: As curriculum leader of Technology, you will lead a dynamic department, inspiring both staff and students to achieve their full potential. You will develop and implement a creative, rigorous curriculum that prepares students for both academic success and real-world application. Your leadership will directly shape the school’s vision for STEM education and beyond.
As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.
In addition to your leadership within the Design Technology department, you will take on a whole school responsibility, contributing to our overall strategic direction and enhancing the school’s vision for student development, innovation, and success. This responsibility would be determined on appointment.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
- Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
- Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
- Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
- Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
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CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1096 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale, welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.
St Cuthbert's is a vibrant, diverse and innovative school. Our faith is our inspiration and we aspire for all members of our community to 'Be the best that we can be in everything that we do'.
Arranging a visit to St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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