Teacher of Design Technology (part time, maternity cover)
Westborough High School
Kirklees
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 1 September 2022
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2022
Job overview
Temporary Teacher of Design Technology (part time) is required for September 2022.
Westborough High School is a caring, vibrant and happy learning community. We value all our staff and work together to make a difference to children’s lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational Teacher of Design Technology to join our school.
Westborough has a strong and stable staffing platform and can develop staff whatever their career stage. Applications are welcomed from a newly qualified Teacher of Design Technology, as well as those with more experience.
The Ofsted inspection in 2017 designated the school as good, recognising that the ‘pace of improvement is rapid.’ Ofsted also commented on the ‘real community culture in the school.’ The school has a reputation for good educational standards, firm discipline and a caring ethos which focuses on the development of individuals.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who:
• Consistently deliver highly effective lessons as a Teacher of Design Technology
• Have experience of developing effective teaching resources and strategies
• Have the skills and energy to inspire, lead and motivate others
As a valued member of our team we can offer:
• Clear and shared values and expectations
• A commitment to tailored professional development
• A stimulating work environment
• An experienced, highly committed and support leadership team
If you want to work with us on our journey to excellence, then we would like to hear from you. You are warmly welcomed to visit our school to meet other staff and to see for yourself what a great place Westborough is to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
If you would like to discuss the role or require any further information, please contact the school on telephone: 01924 469549 or why not visit our school website at www.w-h-s.org.uk.
How to apply:
The closing date for applications is 9.00 a.m. on Monday 4 July 2022 with interviews likely to be Wednesday 6 July 2022.
Apply online via the Quick apply button.
Completed applications should be returned to Fiona Sharp, PA to the Headteacher at the school or via email fsharp@w-h-s.org.uk
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About Westborough High School
- Westborough High School
- Stockhill Street, Dewsbury
- West Yorkshire
- WF13 2JE
- United Kingdom
Westborough High School is an 11-16 school with 950 pupils and around 140 staff. We are a caring, lively and vibrant learning community. Staff enjoy working at Westborough and are passionate about improving the educational experience of pupils. Respect, kindness and honesty are at the heart of the school. We work together to succeed and collaboration is central to our success.
Headteacher
Jennifer Cass
Our Location:
We are situated close to the M1 and M62 motorway networks providing easy access to the towns and cities of Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Halifax, yet close enough to be able to take advantage of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. There is a train station a 20 minute walk away with regular services to Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester.
Our Partnership:
Westborough High School has a Trust status bringing together Westborough with our partners The University of Huddersfield, Kirklees College and Kirklees Council to form a ‘Partnership of Strengths’.
What are the benefits?
- Our trust partners all have an interest in the development and education of the wider community which mirrors Westborough’s vision and aims.
- Westborough enjoys more flexibility – We are able to set our own admissions criteria (in accordance with the admissions code), employ our own staff and have responsibility for our school land and buildings.
- We are better able to support children and young people’s all-round development, helping to tackle issues of deprivation and social exclusion
- We are better placed to develop new and existing long-term partnerships.
- We gain access to the experience and expertise of our partners.
- We benefit from strengthened governance and leadership skills.
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