Teacher of Design Technology
Birkdale High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DTThis job expired on 21 October 2024
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
21 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 October 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR may be considered for the right candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ethos
Support for the aims
and objectives of Birkdale High School
A commitment to work and liaise with members of the school community
Qualifications / Training
Relevant subject qualification at degree
level or equivalent
Qualified Teacher Status
Evidence of recent relevant CPD
Experience
Experience of teaching in an 11-16 school
Proven successful classroom practitioner with the willingness and ability to teach a second subject
Knowledge and Skills
A clear and compelling commitment to Teaching and Learning
as key to raising attainment
An up-to-date knowledge of current education thinking
The ability to reflect and evaluate own practice and act upon the findings
The ability to inspire students
Excellent interpersonal skills reflected in the ability to work with colleagues
The ability to maintain and improve high attainment standards
An innovative approach to delivering the curriculum
A commitment to the principles and values of an inclusive education
A commitment to safeguarding and the pastoral care and personal development of students
A knowledge and awareness of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of pupils in schools
The ability to maintain and improve, where necessary, student behaviour
The commitment and ability to embrace and implement a shared vision
A commitment to providing extracurricular activities
The ability to use ICT to facilitate learning
What the school offers its staff
Birkdale High School is an oversubscribed and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive Academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and consistently above national average academic results.We are also proud to be part of the Southport Learning Trust.
The Design Technology Department at Birkdale High School is a committed, collaborative and hard working team with a strong team ethos. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic department who have worked hard to develop a carefully sequenced and challenging curriculum. With visualisers and interactive whiteboards in every classroom, an emphasis on mastery, modelling and effective retrieval practice, we ensure that we invest time and energy in strategies that most benefit our boys. We are proud to consistently achieve excellent results in Design Technology and we are looking for an outstanding, passionate teacher to continue to contribute to further improvements in this successful department.
In recent years, our school has developed a strong culture of teacher development based upon research, a deep understanding of cognitive science and how this can transform classroom practice, and a willingness from all staff to strive to be even better than they already are. We learn from each other, celebrate good practice and help staff to flourish in their career development.
Ultimately, we aim to provide our boys with an excellent, well sequenced and considered curriculum, founded upon key core knowledge and the development of essential life skills such as reading, academic curiosity and the tools to be life-long learners. In addition, we are passionate about developing pupils’ character and ensuring that the boys become well-rounded and empowered young men.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher of Design Technology with outstanding potential to join a successful department with committed teachers working as a close team. The appointed candidate is required to join the team from 1 January 2025 (or sooner). This role is suitable for an ECT or a more experienced teacher.
Finding the right school is always important. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to the closing date. You will have the opportunity to meet the Headteacher, tour the school, and most importantly, gain a flavour of the fantastic learning environment and meet some of our wonderful boys.
We are really looking forward to meeting you.
Gareth Banks
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 Birkdale High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 936 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Birkdale High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kanslow@birkdalehigh.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01704 577253
Birkdale High School is a popular and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive Academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and academic results consistently above the national average for boys.
Arranging a visit to Birkdale High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kanslow@birkdalehigh.co.uk.
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