Key Role Information

Salary
Main / UPS dependant on experience
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
02/03/2026 09:00
Interview
6 March 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Pay grade
Main / UPS dependant on experience
Department
TEA
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Thank-you for your interest in the post of Curriculum Leader for Science at Walton-le-Dale. I am delighted that you are considering joining our school and becoming part of a community that truly values its staff and students.

 

Walton-le-Dale is a smaller secondary school, and this gives us a distinctive and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors often comment on the warmth and friendliness of the school, and it’s something we take great pride in. Our size allows us to know our students well as individuals and to tailor our support to meet their unique needs.

 

Our student-centred philosophy underpins everything we do. While academic achievement is vital, we believe that education should also help young people develop into confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals. Strong relationships are at the heart of our school community, and it is through these relationships that we help our students achieve their best, both in and beyond the classroom.

 

The vision for Walton-le-Dale High School has been designed to focus on three pillars:

 

·        Sense of Belonging (BELONG)

Celebrating our school’s heritage and community roots whilst fostering a strong sense of belonging and identity for every student.

 

·        Opportunities for everyone (EXPLORE)

Ensuring equitable access to enriching experiences that develop talents, broaden horizons, and prepare students for future success.

 

·        Aiming for excellence (EXCEL)

Establishing high expectations and ambitious standards across all aspects of school life, empowering students to exceed their potential.



If you would like to hear further from our staff at Walton-le-dale as to why you should join our team, I would urge you to view our recruitment video on https://wldhigh.co.uk/staff/

 

 

Thank you once again for your interest, and I look forward to receiving your application.



Benefits

TLR
1.2 £12, 641

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
5 GCSE at minimum grade 4 or above ( or equivalent) including Maths and Englishessential
PGCE with QTSessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Evidence of recent training and experience in whole school leadership and management. desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Collaborationessential
Drive to further develop professional skills and knowledge

Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive school attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils

Be a posirtive role model

Experience

Experience of relevant KS teachingessential
Experience of a wide range of administrative functions, including managing a team of staff

Experience/Knowledge

Follow policies and proceduresessential
Experience of teaching in relevent subject.

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and peopleessential
Inspirational leader particularly during challenging timesessential
Ability to drive strategic leadership, empowering all staff and students to excelessential
Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students
Effective leadership and motivational skills

Personal Attributes

Timekeepingessential
Enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable with an understanding of your professional responsibilities.essential
Ability to work collaboratively and lead a teamessential
Dedicated
Attitude and Image
Confidence in supporting potentially vulnerable pupils
Committed

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, raising and recording concerns in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils essential

Relevant Skills

Experience in analysing data to identify trends, areas of concern and key areas for improvement

Skills and Qualities

Ability to drive transformational and cultural change

Walton-le-Dale High School

Lorraine Hodgson

recruitment@wldhigh.co.uk

Brindle Road
Bamber Bridge
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 6RN
Lorraine Hodgson

Safeguarding Information

At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.


Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.