Design and Technology Teacher
Frome Community College, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQThis job expired on 19 April 2021
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
19 April 2021 at 8am
Date listed
23 March 2021
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- View all Design and technologyjobs, Food
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Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS or UPS
Design and Technology Teacher job summary
Frome College is looking to appoint a full time Design & Technology Teacher. This is an exciting post offering an excellent opportunity for an energetic inspirational and creative teacher to join our team.
Frome College Design Technology department is a growing department with great opportunities for personal development and input into current schemes of work. We aim to drive innovation with our current staff offering expertise from different aspects of industry. It is a spacious, well-resourced, busy, purposeful department which has two technicians across all subject areas. This position would require some flexibility to support more than one specialism but experience in Resistant materials and Product design would be a preference.
Pupils start their GCSEs in Year 9 at Frome College, with most students joining from the two local middle schools. It is popular subject, with students opting for DT Timber, Metal or Textiles and/or Food Prep and Nutrition at GCSE. We also encourage students to progress into our expanding sixth form to study A Levels in Product Design, Fashion/Textiles or Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition.
The department is housed in a large spacious self-contained, purpose-built facility, comprising a well-equipped multimedia workshop, display area, ICT suite with networked computers. We currently have Adobe Suite, Fusion 360 and 2D Design as our main design packages. The department continues to develop its design and manufacturing resources and houses a laser cutter, 3D Printer, extensive workshop machinery and welding facilities are also available. We have strong links with local businesses in the surrounding area which provides pupils with great insight and career opportunities.
The right candidate will be up to date with the new specifications of GCSE and A Level and to teach and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
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.
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About Frome Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1283 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Frome Community College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- FCCRecruitment@fromecollege.org
- Phone number
- 01373 469074
Frome College is a successful, vibrant and forward thinking 13 - 19 Upper School with approx. 1100 - 1200 students. It is a fast moving school undergoing exciting and rapid regeneration. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome town itself is a cultured town with many restaurants, 2 theatres (one of which is on site) the renowned Sunday market and a cinema.
Benefits of working at Frome College offers the opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce. Free parking, onsite catering, nursery and discounted access to leisure centre. Employees also have access to various opportunities as part of My Staff Shop with Somerset County Council including Cycle to Work Scheme.
Frome College are keen to support CPD opportunities and have strong links with other local schools to ensure best practice.
Arranging a visit to Frome Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email FCCRecruitment@fromecollege.org.
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