Teacher of Graphics
St Mary's Catholic Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7EQThis job expired on 15 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 March 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: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 Terms
Pay scale
- Teachers' Pay scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career.
We are seeking
to appoint a talented teacher of Graphics with the relevant knowledge and expertise to teach Graphics up to Key Stage four with a potential to teach Graphics A Level for a suitable candidate.
The role is offered
as a full time role for two terms in the first place, to commence in September 2024.
This would be a
fantastic opportunity for a talented teacher to develop their skills.
Applications must be sent electronically to admin@st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk by midday on Monday
15th April 2024.
CURRICULUM
Students rotate around 4 subject areas in Design Technology at KS3. Design Technology is optional at KS4; students
often work in mixed ability groups at this Level. We fervently believe in offering as wide a creative experience as
possible throughout KS3 so that students are able to make informed choices when opting to study at GCSE.
Students have the chance to opt to study Design Technology subjects at the end of year 8 to access a year 9
curriculum which prepares students for the expectations of GCSE within these subject areas.
KS3 - students follow the national curriculum and rotate around Product Design, Textiles, Food and Graphics
KS4 - students can opt to pick the following GCSE subjects:NCFE Level 1/2 in Graphic Design, NCFE Level 1/2 in
Creative Design & Production, EDUQAS GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition, AQA GCSE Art & Design: Textile Design
KS5 - students can opt to study A Level Art & Design: Graphic Communication
Schemes of work are collaboratively planned and evaluated. Considerable work has been undertaken over the last
year to develop schemes to ensure that students are given the opportunity to acquire skills necessary to succeed and
make excellent progress.
Detailed formative and summative assessment is in place and there are regular supported meetings within the
department to analyse data and identify areas for improved teaching and learning.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation consists of four specialist rooms for Product Design, Graphics, Textiles & Food Technology and
one specialist workshop which are all located on the same floor.
The rooms are bright and well-resourced with fixed projectors in each classroom. The Graphics room is equipped
with computer facilities with Adobe software installed.
The department has two part time technicians who assist with preparation for practical lessons.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
In line with the Academy Development Plan the key objectives for Design Technology this year are:
- GCSE outcomes across all DT subjects
- Development of KS4 curriculum
The successful candidate will be someone with enthusiasm, initiative and very good subject knowledge. S/he will
demonstrate a clear commitment to promoting the highest possible standards of achievement and developing
excellent relationships with staff and students across the full age and ability range at St. Mary's. The person
appointed will have a professional and personal profile that most closely matches the specification given below:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified teacher status at graduate level.
- Graphics/Art Degree.
- Recent professional development/teaching placement relevant to the post.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDE
- A clear philosophy for the teaching of Graphics.
- Knowledge of some strategies that will enhance learning and raise the attainment of all students in Graphics.
- Ability to use Graphics to transform learning.
- Effective communicator – verbally and in writing.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Ability to form good relationships with both colleagues and students.
- Commitment to actively supporting the distinctive ethos of the school.
- Commitment to assisting with the development of extra-curricular activities.
- Resilience, commitment, ability to work under pressure and a sense of humour.
- An excellent attendance and punctuality record. (Please note that excellent attendance is considered to be 95% attendance over the past two academic years. Governors will take note of one-off illnesses/absences and individual circumstances).
- High expectations of all students.
- Enthusiasm for career development.
Closing date for applications: Monday 15th April 2024 - Midday
Shortlisting: Monday 15th April 2024
Interview dates: Friday 19th April 2024
Post Details:
Grade: Teachers’ Pay Scale
Salary: M1
Contract: Fixed Term for 2 terms
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 1st September 2024
Please refer to the application pack for further details.
What the school offers its staff
St. Mary’s is a highly regarded, oversubscribed and successful school with:
- A caring ethos and high standards.
- An Outstanding Diocesan Inspection Report (March 2017)
- A full Ofsted Inspection of St Mary’s in May 2022 was extremely positive and confirmed that St Mary’s Catholic Academy continues to be good in all areas. You can read a copy of the report on the Academy's website.
- An outstanding induction programme, friendly staff, high quality professional cover supervisors, ICT technicians and admin support and a strong family ethos which make St. Mary’s a great place to work.
- State of the art facilities housed in our £22.5 million pound refurbished campus.
We would be delighted to receive your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.
All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary's Catholic Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's Catholic Academy website
- Email address
- admin@st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01253 396286
St Mary's is a highly regarded oversubscribed Catholic Academy in Blackpool in the Diocese of Lancaster.
The school is very much a Catholic family where everyone works together to support and challenge one another to be the best they can be.
Our Catholic Ethos, founded on the hallmarks of:
Catholic Caring Community Challenge
is key to our success. Students and staff are all encouraged, as our mission statement states, to grow in wisdom, understanding, self-esteem and closeness to God. Many of our staff and students are Catholic or Christian, we are joined by a number of staff and students who aren’t, anyone is welcome to come and be part of our family as long as they are willing to support and contribute to the ethos and success of the Academy.
Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk.
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