Teacher of DT (RM & Graphics)
The Magna Carta School
Staines-upon-Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR plus TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 January 2019
Job overview
Do you want to be part of an OFSTED ‘Good’ academy with a successful Design Technology Department?
The Magna Carta School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational teacher of Design Technology (RM & Graphics) from April 2019 to work in this friendly, supportive and highly successful department. A candidate with experience in engineering would be advantageous. There may also be an opportunity for a middle leadership role within the School as Progress Lead (with TLR).
The department has modern facilities with three excellent and well equipped workshops with CNC machines, computer resource areas and modern tools and machinery. We also have a graphics suite which includes a laser cutter and 3D printer. The faculty is striving to ensure the highest possible standards in teaching and learning.
The department currently teach AQA DT (RM & Textiles), NCFE Graphic Products and AWA Food preparation and nutrition. We are also looking to offer an engineering course from September 2019. At Key Stage 3 (years 7 & 8) students rotate between RM, graphics, textiles and food technology.
DT subjects are popular and successful options and we currently have over fifty students studying either DT or Graphics in Year 9 with another fifty studying DT in both Years 10 and 11.
The successful applicant will have high expectations of all students and a strong desire to succeed. For the right individual this post presents an unrivalled opportunity to make a real difference and a lasting contribution to the success of Design Technology at The Magna Carta School. This post is suitable to new entrants to the profession as well as experienced teachers.
The school as a whole values the development of its staff; high quality personal and professional development is a key reason for our success and we place great emphasis on supporting and developing you throughout your career.
We are searching for someone who has the skills to grow and develop outstanding practice, together with the ambition to excel as a classroom practitioner.
Candidates should:
· Be able to teach Design Technology across the age & ability range in Years 7 – 11
· Be committed to raising achievement for students of all abilities
· Be able to motivate and engage students
· Have the potential to become an outstanding teacher and committed to professional development and acting upon advice
· Be creative, determined, enthusiastic, resilient and passionate about delivering a high quality education to all students
Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed.
The Magna Carta School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the commitment.
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About The Magna Carta School
The Magna Carta School is an 11-16 academy in the Unity Schools Trust based in Staines-Upon-Thames, with approximately 1100 students on role. The school is a founder member of The Unity Schools Trust and the 1215 Learning Partnership, determined to enhance lives for young people across this area of Surrey.
The school has a long and proud tradition of educating students from our local community. To facilitate high aspirations, progress and achievement, we have high expectations of behaviour, rooted in respect for one another. We are particularly proud of our students; they are aspirational and enthusiastic about their learning and as a result make good progress and achieve impressive GCSE results. They consistently and successfully progress on to further education and apprenticeships.
Our Academy Council provides a strong voice for students to present their ideas and concerns and to develop the skills necessary to become advocates for positive change. We believe listening to, and reflecting upon, the experience of our whole school community is an important part of our continuous development journey.
We strive to provide a welcoming, challenging, secure and inclusive learning environment where all students and staff feel that they belong. We are committed to realising our vision that Learning Shapes Lives by creating a culture in which everyone aspires to achieve in a reflective educational environment and a school community where together we learn to know, to do, to be and to live together.
If you think you can make a positive and confident contribution to our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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