Teacher of Design and Technology and Engineering
Moseley School and Sixth Form, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9UUThis job expired on 5 March 2024
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
5 March 2024 at 8am
Date listed
21 February 2024
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Design Technology
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPR
Teacher of Design and Technology and Engineering job summary
We are looking to expand our Design Technology and Engineering provision due to the popularity of the subjects with our students. Outcomes in Design and Technology and Engineering are above the national average and consistently some of the strongest in the school. The department is made up of 4 teachers, one of which is the Head of Department and two outstanding full-time technicians! This year a purpose-built innovation hub has been built to house our extensive CAD/CAM equipment and provide a space for students to explore Design and Technology beyond the curriculum. We have extensive and well-resourced specialist facilities with 3 workshops, a computer suite and the new built innovation hub which houses a new laser cutter, a new fibre laser cutter, CNC lathes, 3 3D printers and a CNC milling machine and a CNC router. All teaching rooms have dedicated access to computers. This is an exciting time to join the team as we look to further the subject.
The department delivers Design Technology and Engineering from KS3 through to Sixth Form. At KS3 students have 2 hours of contact time each fortnight. At KS4 we have 5 groups opting for either OCR Engineering or Edexcel Product Design with routes into the Sixth Form mirroring KS4.
We are looking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher with a clear passion for and knowledge of the subject and an excellent understanding of the curriculum and specifications. Your priorities as a Teacher of Design Technology will be to develop, plan and deliver challenging and engaging lessons for all learners and ignite an excitement for the subject.
We have new interactive touch screen boards in every classroom and are well resourced. We also have an extensive whole school CPD program for staff at all stages of their career development. We are a welcoming team that strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for our students and staff alike.
The core purpose of the role is to ensure that students make positive progress against prior attainment, by ensuring that teaching is consistently of a high quality, progress is monitored, and appropriate measures are taken to address any areas of underachievement.
Contract Type: This role is a full time, term time contract (our preference is for a full-time teacher, part time may be considered for the right candidate).
Our perfect teaching candidate will:
- Have an enthusiastic approach to the subject and be able to teach to at least Key Stage 4, the ability to teach to Key Stage 5 would be an advantage.
- Be committed to exceptional standards of teaching and learning.
- Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best. Be able to establish and develop outstanding relationships with students and staff
- Help us to maintain excellent results.
- Contribute to our core vision and values.
Further information about the job
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.
About Moseley School and Sixth Form
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1428 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Moseley School and Sixth Form website
The staff at Moseley School and Sixth Form are a passionate team of professionals. Our purpose is to inspire excellence in character and scholarship. The students and their families have bought into this vision. Together we form a friendly and dedicated community.
Moseley School and Sixth Form is a large comprehensive secondary school with a thriving sixth form. Moseley School first opened its doors in 1923. We value our long history whilst being excited about our future. There are 1300 students, 150 teaching and support staff, excellent facilities housed in a grade two listed building, a modern building which opened in 2012 and a recently completed sports complex and extensive grounds. Staff enjoy subsidised healthcare options and access to our on-site gym.
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