Additional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: MPS / UPSThe 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 and innovative Teacher of Design Technology to join Wade Deacon High School. The DT faculty has an outstanding leadership team and collaborative culture. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress through high-quality teaching and learning provision for all. The successful applicant will share these values and play an active part in the DT curriculum at all levels with the potential opportunity to teach Creative iMedia and Food Technology.
You will be able to enthuse and motivate our students with your passion for the subject and creative teaching, presence and personality. Applications are invited from motivated and inspirational teachers. You will be expected to demonstrate high quality teaching and purposeful learning and the ability to inspire people successfully. Applications are welcome from ECT’s and teachers at all stages of their career
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. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing supports colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.
If you are interested in this position and would like more information please contact Mr Adam Mitchell, Senior Assistant Vice Principal on 0151 423 2721. If you would like to arrange a tour of the school please contact Miss Claire Rutland on 0151 423 2721.
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 exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.
Qualifications
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Graduate and qualified Teacher Status |
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GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent |
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Skills
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Evidence of appropriate professional development |
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Demonstrate excellent classroom practice |
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Relate to and motivate students |
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Possess good behaviour management strategies |
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Experience/Knowledge | |
Experience of successful teaching as evidenced by adding value to student achievements |
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Have a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum as it relates to this subject |
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Knowledge of examination syllabus requirements in specialist subject(s) at KS4 |
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Understand how ICT can be used to enhance students’ learning |
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Good level of ICT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email |
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Personal Attributes | |
Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people |
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Ability to work as part of a team |
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Reliable, honest and trustworthy |
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Organisational Fit | |
Committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people |
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Ability to plan own work and work on own initiative |
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Ability to prioritise work to achieve deadlines |
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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.
Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road,
Widnes
Widnes
WA8 7TD
Catherine Rogers
c.rogers@wadedeacon.co.uk