25 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    May 2023

  • Closing date

    17 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    14 March 2023

Job details

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Contract type

Fixed term - Fixed term contract

Pay scale

MPS/UQT

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and successful Design Technology practitioner keen to develop their career at Broadway Academy. This role would suit a newly qualified teacher or a more experienced teacher seeking a new challenge.

Broadway Academy is a high performing academy in north Birmingham and benefits from state-of-the-art facilities throughout.


The Department:

Design Technology is a well-established, supportive and friendly department part of the Technical Vocational Directorate that also includes Art, ICT, Health and Social Care and Business Studies. We offer Design Technology throughout KS3 where pupils are taught using a rotation system that allows them to experience all aspects of Design Technology including Resistant Materials, Textiles, Food, Nutrition, STEM and Graphics, within KS4 we offer GSCE Design Technology, Resistant materials and Textiles specialisms, also Food Nutrition and Preparation via the AQA specifications.


The post holder:

• To be able to teach Food Preparation and Design Technology (Textiles) across KS3 and 4

• A proven teaching success at all key stages with good classroom management skills.

• Have high expectations of students, a commitment to quality teaching and be willing to demonstrate initiative.

• Have enthusiasm for the subject and a willingness to work hard to development your teaching practice.

• An understanding of the Design Technology curriculum.

• To ensure that the Design Technology quality of education and outcomes are excellent.

• To take a proactive role in the strategic development of Design Technology across the Academy and to support the delivery of a broad, balanced and rich curriculum.

• A willingness to set up and run Design Technology extra curriculum activities

What the school offers its staff

You will benefit from working within a school which encourages staff and students to be aspirational. Staff development is a priority and staff are empowered to continue their own learning. Alongside external training opportunities, the academy has developed an accelerated leadership programme for teachers linked to NPQML and NPQSL, support and development for non-teaching staff and offers a range of induction and CPD programmes.

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About Broadway Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
1235 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Email address
broadway@hays.com
Phone number
07921583731

Broadway is a successful Academy with an inclusive ‘can do’ attitude which supports all young people in achieving their ambitions. This is captured in our motto: “Our Children, Our Community, Believe it can be done!” Our Academy develops, in partnership with parents, rounded, responsible, caring young adults who live the school’s values and contribute to the society that they live in. This is achieved by encouraging students to live out and practice the Academy values of Integrity, Respect, Optimism, Responsibility, Appreciation, Aspiration, Generosity and Inclusivity. Our curriculum is tailored to the particular needs of our community and designed so that all students maximise their academic potential so that they can flourish, both whilst at school and throughout their lives, as pro-active British citizens. We have a particular emphasis on ensuring that students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds excel in all aspects of Academy life. We provide a safe, caring and inspirational learning environment based on high quality learning, exceptional pastoral support and a stunning co-curricular programme. You can find more information about our school on our website https://www.broadway-academy.co.uk/

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