Design Technology / Art Teacher
Salesian School
Chertsey, Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale / UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 1st January 2020
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2019
Job overview
MATERNITY COVER TO START JAN 2020
TEACHER OF DT/ART appointment – information for candidates
DT AND/OR ART SPECIALISM
Closing date for applications: 21 October 2019
Salesian School is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to teach Design Technology and/or Art, we welcome applications from all ranges of experience. We will consider teachers of all specialisms and encourage those with a range of skills within DT, but our preference would be to appoint a candidate with specific experience teaching Textiles and Art Graphics. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and love teaching children then we’d be delighted to hear from you. We are always happy to meet potential applicants prior to interview; please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information or to visit the school.
THE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT – SALESIAN SCHOOL
We are a vibrant and thriving department with a passion for the teaching and learning of Design Technology. The department currently consists of 7 members of teaching staff and 2 technicians.
We pride ourselves on striving for exceptional results across the board and last year were pleased to average over 86% 4+ and 38% 7+ at GCSE inc. Graphics, Textiles, RM and Food. We are passionate about evaluating and improving our pedagogy in order to offer our students the best possible opportunities for them to develop their skills in design and manufacture using a wide variety of materials and processes.
At Key Stage Three students experience a broad Technology curriculum that includes Food, Textiles, Graphics, Product Design and Resistant Materials, taught in mixed ability groups on half termly rotations. Year 10 and Year 11 students currently select one of four technology options. We teach the AQA GCSE Specification for DT and the WJEC Specification for Food Prep & nutrition. At Key Stage Five we currently offer 4 courses including Product Design, Textiles, Graphics and 3D. We aim to offer consistently in the level outstanding teaching at all levels and expect every child to aim for 9’s.
As a Salesian school we are committed to extra-curricular projects. In the past we are proud to have won prizes at the SATRO Festival of Engineering. Students have also had high levels of success representing the school in the Rotary Club Young Chef competition. A variety of educational visits have been used to enhance and enrich the curriculum with visits to Lyon, Victoria & Albert Museum, Design museum, Laverstock Park Farm, Mulberry Factory and Borough Market.
We are committed to teacher training and currently have a SCITT trainee placed with us. We are also always keen to work with NQTs as we firmly believe that we benefit as much from their fresh ideas and creativity as they do our guidance and experience.
The successful candidate will ideally specialise in delivering Textiles KS3 and/or Art KS5. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a strong, successful department, with potential to teach Sixth Form and would suit either an enthusiastic NQT or a more experienced professional looking to further their expertise in an outstanding school.
We are extremely proud of our department, which has state of the art facilities, and strongly encourage a visit for any candidates considering the role. We look forward to welcoming a colleague who is as passionate about Design as we are!
THE ART DEPARTMENT – SALESIAN SCHOOL
We have a thriving and successful Art Department at Salesian School. Standards of teaching are very good across the board and as a result the subject is popular at Key Stage 4 and 5. Last year 85 students sat GCSE Art, 100% of them gained 4+ and 44% gained 7+, at A’ level 100% of students gained A*-B grades.
We have two dedicated teaching rooms at Guildford Rd and a further two studios and darkroom at our Sixth Form College. There are ICT facilities at both sites to encourage independent research and we are keen to develop our use of digital imagery.
There are currently 5 teachers and a technician in the department all of whom are highly dedicated and keen to move the department to the next level. Are you the right person to join them?
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About Salesian School
Salesian School is characterised by the philosophy of the Salesian founder St John Bosco (1815-1888). He stressed high educational standards and sound moral and religious education. He insisted too on a friendly atmosphere in his schools where the idea of community could be fostered. We strive to ensure that every student experiences personally, a happy atmosphere that will help them to leave the school with a high level of confidence in their own abilities as well as excellent examination results. These goals are delivered through a strong pastoral system, excellent learning and teaching and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, physical and social extra-curricular activities.
It is at the foundation of our values to:
- Develop the whole person - mind, body and spirit
- Ensure relationships are key
- Ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the children
- Ensure that everything we do is based on Gospel values
We promise parents and students that we will:
- Ensure that students get the best results they are capable of achieving
- Develop the skills and attributes that students will need to be successful in the world of the future
- Develop the morals and values of our students to help them lead decent Christian lives and go on to promote these values throughout the world
We who work in Salesian Schools state our belief in our young people. We recognise that they come from differing backgrounds but that they are of equal value to God and to us. In the spirit of St John Bosco, we turn our efforts to those who stand in special need because of lack of material or emotional security.
We set out to create in our schools a joyful atmosphere in which the dignity and worth of each pupil and member of staff is recognised, developed and safeguarded. Our schools are noted for an atmosphere of welcome where all feel at home and a sense of safety and security. Staff are willing to be present with the pupils in friendship and to go that one step further, where this is necessary, to meet the needs of young people.
We strive to affirm, develop and challenge the abilities of each. We are concerned with the way in which each person matures within the context of the community. While recognising that national standards have a part to play, in seeking to achieve these, we emphasise the unique path each person will take. Our main criterion is personal worth. We prepare young people to be a positive influence in the places where they live and work with others.
Within our Salesian Schools we foster the spiritual, moral and religious development of our pupils and a lively celebration of prayer. In this, we respect where each one stands and his or her basic freedom to choose. However, we strive to present these important features of school life in a way that speaks to the needs and concerns of our young people.
We recognise that in our present age there are many social and educational tensions that stretch our staff, at times, to breaking point. In our schools, therefore, we undertake to affirm our commitment to and support for each other.
We also recognise that we are part of a network of schools within the Diocese and Local Area. We appreciate and respect the work of colleagues in these schools.
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