Teacher of Technology
This job expired on 29 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
29 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 April 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: 27.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- T1 - T9
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Sharples we deliver Design and Technology to
all students at KS3. In addition, we currently offer Engineering and Product
Design at KS4. The technology team is housed in a well-equipped suite of rooms
which provides a positive learning environment for both staff and students.
We require someone who can demonstrate and evidence: -
- excellent communication skills;
- a high level of subject expertise and an in-depth understanding of curriculum pedagogical and assessment issues associated with achieving outstanding results at both key stages;
- excellent teaching and improving student outcomes.
The key areas of responsibility will be: -
- To plan teaching to achieve outstanding progress in students’ learning;
- To set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and the development of positive and productive relationships;
- To use a variety of teaching methods and resources, which sustain the momentum of students work and keeps all pupils engaged;
- To use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress;
- To mark and monitor students work providing constructive feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise progress.
What the school offers its staff
Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of technology to work in our forward-thinking and successful school as we strive to be outstanding in all we do. The post would be suitable for either a NQT or an experienced teacher. Sharples School provides a very successful training programme for NQTs, working closely with local teaching schools. For experienced members of the profession there are many opportunities within the school to add to their existing range of experience and expertise and lead on aspects of teaching and learning. There are opportunities for working with classes across the ability spectrum at both Key Stage 3 and 4 and to work in a pastoral role as a form tutor.
Employees of Sharples School have access to arange of benefits including enrolment into the Teachers Pension Scheme and initiativesto benefit staff wellbeing.
Further details about the role
To apply for this post, download the school application form which should be completed in full and submitted with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the post. This should be no more than two sides of A4, point 10, and send by e-mail to recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk no later than 9.00 am Monday 29 April 2024. Interviews will take place on 10 May 2024.
Please note that CVs are not accepted. We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Commitment to safeguarding
Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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About Sharples School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1198 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Sharples School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01204 333253
Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards – ‘Secondary School of the Year 2023-24’
2023 Progress 8 score +0.82
National School Awards ‘Leadership Team of the Year’ 2022-23
Sharples School is an oversubscribed mixed comprehensive with 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.
Arranging a visit to Sharples School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk.
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