Design and Technology Teacher (Food Specialist)

Design and Technology Teacher (Food Specialist) – NQTs/MPS/UPS

Required from April 2023

Burton Borough is a vibrant and inclusive mixed Community School of 1160 students, situated on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border within the pleasant market town of Newport. We were awarded the Gold Mental Health Award from the Carnegie School of Mental Health in April 2019 and are the first school in England to be recognised by Public Health England for the work we do in this area. Our location provides easy access to/ from Shrewsbury, Stafford, Telford, and Wolverhampton.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by having a child-centered approach and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school. 

As a dedicated, ambitious teacher, you want to enjoy coming to work, be supported, and valued.

At Burton Borough you will be part of a happy, friendly, and supportive team.

Departmental Structure

• The Design and Technology Department consists of three main subject areas: Design and Technology; Food Preparation & Nutrition and Child Development.
• We currently have three Design and Technology GCSE classes in KS4 (AQA), three Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE classes (EDUQAS) and two Child Development Classes (OCR Cambridge National)
• Pupils are on a termly carousel system at KS3 (years 7-9) covering Food Preparation and Nutrition, Textiles, CAD/CAM and Product Design/Resistant Materials.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who:

• Is a food specialist.
• Has real enthusiasm for their subject and a commitment to teaching Design and Technology.
• Can deliver engaging and challenging lessons that encourage student’s innovation and develop resilience.
• Is able to instill in students a love of Design and Technology.
• Values the contributions of all students and personalises their lessons accordingly
• Contributes to the Design and Technology team, taking an active part of delivering the department intent statement.
• Recognises the value of learning beyond the classroom in enhancing the understanding and experience of the world in which we live.
• Is enthusiastic to work in a school which is held in high esteem by its parents and who want to further extend this reputation for excellence.
• Knowledge of recent developments in the teaching and assessment of DT.
• Has experience of teaching and assessing the Food GCSE.

 We offer: 

• A professional learning culture that is highly focused on developing your teaching craft 
• A strong community ethos built through a small School System, with each School retaining a strong sense of identity 
• A ‘stage not age’ attitude to career development opportunities 
• A school that provides rich opportunities for extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, team sports, dramatic performances, amongst others

For further information, please visit our website at www.burtonborough.org.uk, or telephone 01952 386500 or email recruitment.bbs@taw.org.uk

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