Teacher of Design & Technology
Oxford Spires Academy, Oxford, OX4 2AUThis job expired on 27 January 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
27 January 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 January 2020
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490
Additional allowances
R&R Lead learner role may be available for the right candidate
Teacher of Design & Technology job summary
We are looking for a dynamic teacher of design & technology who is able to teach across the specialisms, is a strong practitioner and has a passion for inspiring students. This is the perfect opportunity to work within a dynamic faculty and to help to support and further develop our exceptional provision within the academy. As an academy we are committed to arts, design and creativity within our curriculum.
We are a highly sought after and well-established comprehensive in East Oxford with over 1200 students including 6th Form. A strength of Oxford Spires is the warm, welcoming culture for students and staff alike and a huge sense of community as ‘our children are happy and there is a strong culture of respect across the school’ (Ofsted 2017)
The DT department is a highly respected and pedagogically focused faculty. The subject plays an important role in our richly diverse school community and contributes positively to the experience of our students. As a teacher of DT you will be part of an exceptional team, you will play a key role in further shaping and developing what is already an area of strength within the school. GCSE DT is extremely popular at GCSE. We have also introduced engineering at Level 1 and hospitality and catering at Level 2. Our first cohort of A-Level students started in September 2019.
What we are looking for:
• A creative and energetic teacher of design & technology.
• A passionate and dynamic teacher who will inspire innovation and creativity within our students.
• Applicants who have a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom where all students make excellent progress and experience success.
For the right candidate there may be the opportunity to explore the potential of a whole school leadership /subject leadership role. We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to nurturing staff development. In return, we offer you a friendly and supportive environment and the chance to make a genuine difference to the amazing young people that make up our Academy.
Oxford Spires Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 Oxford Spires Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1345 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Oxford Spires Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Principal@oxfordspiresacademy.org
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