Maghull High School
Location
Maghull, Merseyside | United Kingdom
Job description
POST: Subject Leader of Design Technology and Food
SALARY: MPS plus TLR2B
LOCATION: Maghull High School
START DATE: 1 September 2024
CONTRACT TYPE/TERM: Full Time/Permanent
The Governors of Maghull High School seek to appoint an ambitious, resilient, experienced and excellent teacher as Subject Leader of Design Technology and Food, who will make a significant contribution to the faculty team and to the future development and improvement of our school and Trust.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced group of senior and middle leaders across curriculum and assessment, pastoral support, personal development and teaching and learning. This role represents an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop as a senior leader.
As the Subject Leader of Design Technology and Food you will be responsible for leading the department to the next stage of excellence and ensuring our students, families and staff know they are in a school that focuses on improving the life chances of all students. Your lead on school improvement will focus on standards, performance and support of disadvantaged students, extended learning opportunities and skills driven opportunities.
Working alongside the Senior and Extended Leadership group you will support the wider life of the school and have opportunities to access in-house and external CPD.
You will be a role model to staff, who will look to you for outstanding line management, support and challenge. We recognise that as a member of the wider leadership team, you will also need support and challenge yourself so that you can grow to be the best you can be and we will commit to making this happen.
Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Kew Woods Primary School and Bedford Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.
For any enquiries about the post, please contact Miss N Bowen at [email protected] or telephone: 0151 527 3961.
For further information and application pack please visit
Closing date for Applications: 9am, Friday 15 March 2024
Interviews to take place: week commencing, Monday 18 March 2024
ENHANCED DISCLOSURE
Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here:
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.
A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website
ENHANCED DISCLOSURE: The school 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 disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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