Design Technology Teacher
Oldbury Academy, Oldbury, West Midlands
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Job details
| Job role | Suitable for NQTs |
|---|---|
| Subject | Design and technology |
| Working pattern | Full-time only |
| Salary | Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490 |
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly skilled Teacher of Design and Technology. We would welcome applications from candidates with any area of expertise, but would be especially interested to hear from teachers of Graphics or Product Design.
Design and Technology is taught as part of the Applied Learning and Technology faculty where we offer a range of vocational and academic courses at Level 2 and equivalent. Our vocational subjects are popular with students at KS4 and we are now keen to expand the subjects we offer at KS4.
The faculty is well resourced and we have excellent facilities and experienced technical support. The faculty is forward thinking, friendly and supportive, they are passionate about the importance of a broad curriculum that meets the needs of our students.
The successful candidate will have a firm commitment to raising whole-school achievement; have a professional approach to staff development; high expectations; excellent teaching and learning standards and a determination to excel in what they do.
Essential educational requirements
Design Technology generalist – able to teach 2 or more of product design, engineering, graphics, resistant materials, at Key Stages 3 and 4
Essential qualifications
QTS
Degree or equivalent qualification
Essential skills and experience
Knowledge of the National Curriculum.
Knowledge of the role of a form tutor and pastoral care.
Able to assess and evaluate student work and plan for progression.
Employee benefits
MPS / UPS
More on how to applySchool overview
| School type | Academy |
| Education phase | Secondary |
| School size | 1449 pupils enrolled |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Ofsted report | View Ofsted report |
| School website | Oldbury Academy website (opens in a new window) |
| Contact email | mark.freathy@oldburyacademy.org.uk |
About Oldbury Academy
School location
Pound Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8NE