Teacher of Design and Technology

Location

Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Existing teachers and new entrants to the profession are welcome to apply

Thomas Telford School has always been at the forefront of educational developments nationally, by pioneering radical ways of organising and delivering education since its opening in 1991. We have been consistently graded as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and are always among the top-performing schools in England.

A committed, enthusiastic professional is sought to join this successful team. Candidates with a degree in Product Design, Manufacturing, Graphics or Engineering are particularly welcome.

Applicants will require a working knowledge of the National Curriculum, have Information Technology skills and should have expertise in workshop skills and Product Design. We place an emphasis on quality making and workshop skills are essential. An expertise in ICT including the use of CAD/CAM is also required. All teaching rooms and workshops are fitted with an interactive whiteboard. We teach AQA GCSE Design Technology and A Level, Product Design. Facilities continue to be developed to meet the demands of the modern curriculum. The successful candidate will teach to GCSE Design Technology and A Level Product Design teaching will also be possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and high-performing organisation. Thomas Telford School is proud to have a happy and supportive working environment where employees are truly valued.

Staff at Thomas Telford School are afforded highly desirable working conditions such as:

• One day per week for planning, preparation and marking
• State-of-the-art classroom and IT facilities
• Free use of the onsite Fitness Centre and Swimming Pool
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with our family of schools
• An environment where students are always positive, have a love of learning and behaviour is exemplary based on an understanding of mutual respect between staff and students
• Opportunities to work with our Teaching School delivering best practice workshops with our Trainee Teachers. Thomas Telford School trains over 60 graduate teachers per year
• 10 Professional Development days
• Generous performance-related pay achieved by almost every employee of the School annually
• Extensive opportunities to become involved in Sport, Performing Arts and other recreational activities available to students

Application forms and further details about the post can be downloaded from under ’Latest Vacancies’ on the School website. Please send your application form to The Associate Headmaster, Mr Ian Rawlings, Thomas Telford School, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW or by email to [email protected] .

Please apply immediately as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.

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