Teacher of Design Technology
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5HXThis job expired on 30 November 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Easter 2023 or September 2023
Closing date
30 November 2022 at 5pm
Date listed
15 November 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
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- Full-time teacher contract
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Scale or Upper Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a person who:
Has a passion for the design development iteration process
Can deliver the DT KS3 and KS4 curriculum
Has a knowledge of wider design issues such as Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability
Can build positive and productive working relationships with staff, pupils and parents
Can deliver a creative and innovative approach to teaching and is able to deliver outstanding teaching and learning (or potential to do so).
Can implement Google Classroom and online learning tools within lessons where necessary to meet the diverse needs of learners.
Show organisation and the ability to complete necessary assessment documentation and information needed for record keeping.
Has a proven track record of success as a teacher, as exemplified by good examination results; for NQT’s evidence should consist of an outstanding placement reference particularly about the standard of teaching and learning.
Is committed to making learning a challenging, exciting and worthwhile activity for our youngsters
Enjoys working with young people, has high expectations and can unlock potential
Is ambitious and will welcome professional development opportunities
Shows commitment, enthusiasm, and flexibility in their approach to the subject.
Has the ability to stay positive and meet deadlines even when working under pressure.
Has a good sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A friendly and supportive environment
- The opportunity to work with motivated ‘confident, calm and caring’ students, supportive parents and dedicated staff
- A location close to mainline railway and bus services, road networks and M54 and M6 motorways
- The opportunity to be part of the Haberdashers’ West Midlands Academies Trust with links to Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School in Newport
- Opportunity to work in a modern state of the art school building
- Regular CPD opportunities
- Internal promotional opportunities
- Our own free dedicated staff carpark
- Dedicated staff work bases
- Dedicated staffroom including free tea and coffee facilities
- Restaurant serving hot and cold food
- Additional sixth form café which staff can use
- Refreshments and hot meals provided on all PD Days
- Refreshments provided on Parents’ Evenings
- Refreshment and hot meal provided on Open Evenings
- Discounted membership at the adjourning leisure complex, with swimming pool and gym
- Staff social clubs and events
- Opportunities to become involved in Sport, Performing Arts and other recreational activities
- A lead person promoting staff well-being and free counselling service
Further details about the role
We are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and committed teacher of Design Technology to join us from either Easter or September 2023 who can deliver a varied KS3 curriculum and can teach Product Design to KS4. The aptitude to demonstrate a passion for the design development iteration process and possess excellent subject knowledge, whilst consistently delivering inspirational and innovative lessons, is essential. The successful candidate will join a highly committed team dedicated to raising achievement and transforming learning. A commitment to extra-curricular and curriculum enrichment is essential. The post is suitable for both ECTs and more experienced qualified teachers.
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 Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1106 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Haberdashers' Abraham Darby website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01952 386090
Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby is a vibrant, 11-18 mixed school which opened as a new Academy in September 2008 as part of the Haberdashers’ Adams’ Federation Trust; a thriving partnership with Haberdashers’ Adams school in Newport. A focus on traditional values and high expectations is resulting in rapidly rising standards and popularity as a school of first choice. We are located within a short distance from the picturesque River Severn and Ironbridge Gorge. We moved into our new state of the art building in July 2012 and both pupils and staff are benefitting from a 21st century ICT rich learning environment and a superb leisure complex.
Arranging a visit to Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk.
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