Lead Practitioner in Real World Learning

This is a unique opportunity to become a Lead Practitioner in Real World Learning at Ladybridge High School.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and effective teacher of Computing, Creative iMedia or Enterprise who is also interested in connecting learning to the real world and developing their leadership skills at a whole school level.  We want to further increase the amount of Real World Learning happening at Ladybridge and developing our learners' agency and enterprise skills is part of this.  The successful candidate will work with other departments to build opportunities for Real World Learning and Project Based Learning into their curriculum.

Ladybridge High School is a happy and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared across the school community. We are focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a rounded education that prepares our learners for life. We are committed to our ‘Trivium’ approach to education, which is summarised on our website here.

The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work. We aspire to be an ‘evidence-informed’ school where teachers are encouraged to read, research, collaborate and take calculated risks in the classroom.

All teaching staff at Ladybridge have a generous allocation of non-contact time: typically 20%, which is double the legal minimum requirement. This ensures that our staff have the time to carry out their role to the highest possible standard, whilst having a genuine work-life balance. 

The application process:

Interested colleagues should complete an application form, which can be downloaded from the school’s website http://www.ladybridgehigh.co.uk/latest-vacancies/ and submit, with a letter of application to outline how your experiences to date prepare you for this role.

Deadline for application: Monday 5th February 2024 at 9.00am

Shortlisting will take place: Tuesday 6th February 2024

Interviews will be held on: Friday 9th February 2024

This is a unique opportunity to transform young people’s lives, and to develop professionally, in a distinctive and rapidly improving school.

Please send completed applications to Miss M Johns, HR and Cover Manager at Ladybridge High School, New York, Bolton BL3 4NG or by email to HR@ladybridgehigh.co.uk 

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.