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Lead Teacher of Design Technology

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR

This job expired on 23 September 2024 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  23 September 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2a £3213

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Qualifications

• 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

• A-Levels or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• QTS Status
• Be able to deliver a Technology qualification at KS4

Essential Experience

• Be an excellent teacher demonstrating enthusiasm and a • commitment to education

• Have experience of building and sustaining effective
• relationships with colleagues • Have knowledge of and a commitment to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda
• Have a secure working knowledge of Health and Safety, ensuring potential risks are identified and addressed and safe practice is adhered to across the Learning Area

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles and practice of effective teaching specifically relating to DT

• Have confidence and competence in using student achievement data appropriately, to support students and therefore make timely interventions which have a long-term impact
• Have the ability to hold honest, supportive and challenging conversations
• Have knowledge and experience of recent relevant pedagogical developments
• Have an excellent understanding of appropriate assessment processes
• Have an ability to motivate young people
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Have demonstrably high professional standards
• Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues within the DT Learning Area to ensure that all students within the Academy receive outstanding teaching
• Have a willingness to contribute and lead the CPD of colleagues

Essential Personal Qualities

• Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy

• Be passionate about DT

• Have a passion for working with young people

• Be a team player used to working collaboratively

• Have high expectations regarding student behaviour and outcomes

• Have a willingness to make a commitment to support the success of colleagues

• Be a resilient and reflective individual

• Be willing to take part in professional development

• Possess a good sense of humour

• Be able to lead by example and demonstrate professional values, securing the ethos of the Academy

• Have energy, tenacity and the ability to work under pressure

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Salary: TLR2a.

A Recruitment and Retention allowance of £3,000 is available for an exceptional candidate.

Local Government pension scheme.

Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.

Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1482 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-church-of-england-academy (opens in new tab)

An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.

Arranging a visit to St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email knightingale@saintwilfrids.com.

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