Head of Technology
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DQThis job expired on 15 October 2021
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
15 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
8 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR £25714 - £41604
Additional allowances
TLR 2b £4733 per annum
Head of Technology job summary
MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b £4733 pa
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• A friendly and supportive learning environment with excellent student/staff relationships
• An exciting, modern state-of-the-art building with unrivalled facilities
West Lakes Academy was inspected in March 2017 and judged to be outstanding in all aspects. A key strength of this report was "Pupils currently in the school are making rapid and sustained progress across all subject areas. Outcomes are particularly impressive."
We are looking for someone who can improve on that already outstanding performance.
We are a thriving, ambitious and forward thinking 11-18 academy situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Our modern £26m building provides outstanding facilities, incorporating cutting edge technology which creates a bright and motivational learning environment. As a Teaching School hub and Multi Academy Trust we are building strong links with other schools in the local area and nationally. This role therefore provides significant career development opportunities as we continue to grow. We offer a comprehensive programme of individualised, evidence based CPD as well as encouraging colleagues to further their development through courses such as the National Professional Qualifications, a Masters degree, or supporting extra-curricular qualifications.
The academy’s Sponsors - Sellafield Limited, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the University of Central Lancashire have each played an important role in its success and are committed to its continued improvement.
The academy has been heavily oversubscribed for the past 5 years, last year seeing 438 applications for 180 places. At the time of advertising we have 1236 students on roll.
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for technology. You will be supported by an exceptional team of technicians and will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress.
We are equipped with two technology classroom workshops, a food specific classroom and a textiles specific room. Technology also has access to its own upgraded computer suite to provide a truly outstanding learning environment for all
For an informal discussion about this role or to arrange a visit, please contact, Barry Simpson Vice Principal on 01946 820356.
West Lakes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure with regulated activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further details and application forms are available from our website www.westlakesacademy.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 9.00 am Friday 15th October 2021
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.
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About West Lakes Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1212 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- West Lakes Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@westlakesmat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01946 820356
We are a thriving, ambitious and forward thinking 11-18 academy situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Our modern £26m building provides outstanding facilities, incorporating cutting edge technology which creates a bright and motivational learning environment. As a Teaching School and Multi Academy Trust we are building strong links with other schools in the local area and nationally. This role therefore provides significant career development opportunities as we continue to grow. We offer a comprehensive programme of individualised, evidence based CPD as well as encouraging colleagues to further their development through courses such as the National Professional Qualifications, a Masters degree, or supporting extra-curricular qualifications.
The academy’s Sponsors - Sellafield Limited, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the University of Central Lancashire have each played an important role in its success and are committed to its continued improvement.
Arranging a visit to West Lakes Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westlakesmat.org.uk.
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