Total 2 Manager level Information Technology job vacancies in Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LY

What skills and experience we're looking for

Lymm High School is a well-established, 11-18 school with over 1950 students (360 in the 6th form) and exceptional resources, including 28 acres of beautiful grounds, a swimming pool, leisure complex and our own residential centre in Anglesey. We have a strong track record of excellent exam results, with a Progress 8 score of +0.6 last year and equally strong results at KS5. As well as the academic excellence, we are a school who actively promote engagement in wider school life; our extra-curricular opportunities are extensive and are highly valued.

Lymm High School is also a lovely place in which to work; in addition to our good fortune with our physical surroundings, staff are exceptionally positive, committed and supportive. The potential here is immense and we are determined to keep moving forwards.

The Food Technology Department has 3 members of staff teaching KS3 Food and Nutrition, KS4 Level 1/2 Hospitality and Catering and KS5 BTEC Hospitality. The department boasts three state-of-the-art industrial standard catering kitchens, soon to be four following some refurbishment work over the summer. The department offers excellent facilities and equipment for the teaching of Food Technology, including a fully functioning training restaurant for KS4 & KS5 pupils.

The standard of outcomes produced is incredible and reflects the strength of the department and skill of the students. Results have been consistently strong at both KS4 and KS5, with a progress score above +1 in both 2022 and 2023 in Level 1/2 Hospitality and Catering. The department is supported by a full-time technician and is committed to a full enrichment programme, offering a variety of clubs in addition to domestic and overseas trips where in the past 2 years students have visited Paris and Berlin.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed leader and team player, who has the ability to teach Food Technology up to KS5. Your level of experience is less important to us than your willingness to learn and your drive and determination to improve outcomes and provision for young people.

If, prior to submitting an application, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work and why the post itself is so exciting, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a phone call or a visit. Contact recruitment@lymmhigh.org.uk with any queries.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date for application: 19th July 2024

Interview Date: tbc

What the school offers its staff

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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.

SUBJECT LEADER FOR ICT/ COMPUTER SCIENCE & BUSINESS STUDIES
MPR/UPR & TLR2A & RECRUITMENT/ RETENTION ALLOWANCE (£2,000)
REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Subject Leader for ICT/ Computer Science & Business Studies, who will inspire other teachers to develop their practice. The role of the Subject Leader is essential in our drive to achieve the highest standard of teaching and learning in every classroom, through individual coaching and mentoring and delivering CPD or training as required.

You will:
Work closely with the SLT to drive forward teaching and learning across the department
Be proactive, creative, adaptive and intelligent in bringing the best out of all members of the team
Use your love of computing, along with excellent coaching and mentoring abilities, to collaboratively build a culture of academic excellence in ICT & Computer Science, in which every child believes they can succeed
Take up opportunities to work more widely across the school as part of the Teaching and Learning team
Be committed to the school’s Christian values and ethos
Be a dedicated colleague who will contribute positively to the school community

Woodchurch High School is an exciting place to work. It is a successful and oversubscribed 11 – 16 co-educational comprehensive. We enjoy state of the art facilities, designed to engage and motivate learners.

Further details and an application pack can be obtained from the school website. Application forms, together with a covering letter, should be returned to Mrs F Lloyd Personnel Officer. Email whsrecruitment@woodchurchhigh.com. We do not accept CVs and approaches from recruitment agencies. If you do not hear by 22nd January 2024, you may assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education general online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of race, sex, age or disability.

Under data protection law, individuals have a right to be informed about how the school uses any personal data we hold about them. We comply with this right by providing access to ‘privacy notices’ to individuals where we are processing their personal data. This privacy notice explains how we collect, store and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school. Please access this notice via the following link: https://www.woodchurchhigh.com/docs/Policies/PrivacyNoticeJobApplicants-09-12-20.pdf

Closing Date: Monday, 15th January 2024 - 9.00am

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