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Teacher of Design and Technology

Aylesford School Warwick, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6XR

This job expired on 15 May 2022 – see similar jobs

• Expected start date

  1 September 2022

• Application deadline

  15 May 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 May 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: 1.0 FTE

Teacher of Design and Technology job summary

POST: Teacher of Design and Technology
Start Date: September 2022
Contract: Full Time
Pay Scale: TMS/UPS

Aylesford School Warwick is a forward thinking and exciting educational environment. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our students and our community.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher from September 2022. The successful applicant will be joining a team of committed professionals to teach Years 7-13. We are looking for a motivated, committed and passionate teacher who has experience in Product design and ideally Graphics.

Technology at key stage 3 is taught in mixed ability groups on a rotation with each module lasting 8-10 weeks; 4 lessons per fortnight. Students will study a mixture of subjects during the academic year including D&T, food and nutrition, textiles and information technology.

Design &Technology is an increasingly popular GCSE subject that our students choose. The subjects we currently offer at key stage 4 within the department are Product Design, Graphics, Food & Nutrition and Textiles. We follow the OCR exam board at GCSE. Our Sixth Form students also have an opportunity to study Product Design at A Level where by we follow the Eduqas exam board.

D&T Facilities at Aylesford School
Aylesford is proactive in encouraging all students to have experience in developing their practical skills and the Technology curriculum ensures that students complete projects that they are proud of. The department is fully equipped with machines such as vacuum forming, Startrite bandsaws, wood and metal lathes, milling, dip-coating, various sanders, vibro-saws, drilling and comprehensive Flamefast heat-treatment etc. A side room provides us with a machine room housing a circular saw and a planer/ thicknesser.

Aylesford also has an electronics room complete with computers, soldering equipment and 3D printers. In addition to the specific D&T spaces there are two food technology rooms; a textiles room and ICT rooms which can be used for theory lessons.

Two technicians support the D&T department; one technician is based in food technology and the other supports the D&T product design, graphics and electronics classes.

Aylesford School prides itself in providing a supportive professional environment where high performing practitioners have ample opportunity to develop and grow. If you are imaginative, inspirational and want to develop your career in our supportive and stimulating environment, please complete the application form available in the application pack.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 May 2022
The shortlisting will take place on Monday 16 May 2022
The Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place Thursday 19 May 2022

Please email complete application forms to hughes.s@aylesfordschool.org.uk or post to:-

Samantha Hughes
HR Officer & Headteacher's PA,
Aylesford School Warwick
Tapping Way
Warwick
CV34 6XR

Contact Samantha Hughes, HR Officer & Headteacher's PA for any queries on hughes.s@aylesfordschool.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CVs - candidates should download and complete the application form available.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

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Supporting documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of D&T - Person Specification.pdf - 93 KB (opens in a new tab)

Aylesford School Information 2022.pdf - 3.15 MB (opens in a new tab)

Job Description - Teacher of Technology.pdf - 204 KB (opens in a new tab)

About Aylesford School Warwick

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: Primary, Middle, Secondary, 16-19
• School size: 1164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)
• School website: Aylesford School Warwick website (opens in a new tab)
• Contact email: hughes.s@aylesfordschool.org.uk

Welcome to Aylesford School!

We aim to jump, leap and stride to greater and better things – all the time. We believe in turning potential into reality, in chasing dreams and reaching for the stars! If you believe in the power of teaching and the influence it can have on young lives then we are interested in hearing from you. Our values underpin our determination to create a positive learning environment.

For more information please review the attached 'Aylesford School Information 2022'.

Arranging a visit to Aylesford School Warwick

Please email hughes.s@aylesfordschool.org.uk stating the dates and times of your availability to the visit the school.

This will be forwarded to the Head of Department who will liaise with you directly with regards to a suitable time to visit.

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