Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 + £8,611.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
04/02/2026 09:00
Interview
to be confirmed
Start
13 April 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS/UPS + TLR 2c £8,611
Department
DT
Key stage
Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your 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.


We are looking for a dedicated and innovative KS4 Leader & 2i/c of Design Technology to join Wade Deacon High School. The faculty has an outstanding leadership team and collaborative culture. The successful applicant will share our school values and will be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning at KS4, ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of all students.

Applicants must be well-qualified, passionate and inspiring colleagues to join our highly regarded and successful DT Department. The 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. You will be able to enthuse and motivate our students with your passion for the subject and creative teaching, presence and personality. You will be expected to demonstrate a proven track record of exceptional outcomes, high quality teaching and purposeful learning in your current role, and the ability to inspire people successfully.


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.


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 subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance. 

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subjectessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

To have knowledge of developments with regard to the National Curriculum and other Government initiatives.essential
To understand the process of learning.essential
To understand curriculum continuity and progression.essential
To have knowledge of issues in the area of special needs.essential

Organisational Fit

High motivation and professional commitmentessential
A commitment to student-centred educationessential
A commitment to involving parents as partners in the education processessential
A commitment to and understanding of equality of opportunity essential

Personal Attributes

the ability to relate to and motivate staff, parents and studentsessential
the ability to listen to and understand others; constant and consistent expectations of high standards.essential

Relevant Skills

Shown the ability to (in consultation with others) establish and review targets and make decisions; relate to and work with others as a member of a teamessential

Wade Deacon High School

Catherine Rogers

c.rogers@wadedeacon.co.uk

Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road,
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7TD

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.