Design Technology Teacher

 

Design Technology Teacher/Instructor

Salary: £22,000 – 28,000 dependant on experience and qualifications

Location: Belmont School – Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire.

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday (term time)

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring and creative Design Technology Teacher/Instructor to join our close-knit team at Belmont School in Rossendale.

About the School

Belmont is an independent specialist day school for boys 11 to 16, catering for children with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering children in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live

About the Group

We are part of the Acorn Care and Education Group and can promise you plenty of challenges and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Care and Education provide education and care across 20 schools and 19 residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of the young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.

About the Role

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an aspiring Design Technology Teacher or Instructor to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to Deputy Headteacher they will be responsible in the running of the Design Technology Room and to ensure that the department and the school is successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

Who we are looking for

Whilst ideally we are looking for a qualified Design Technology Teacher, we will consider applicants who are experienced Instructors who have the ambition and desire.  Whilst experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision would be desirable we will consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting.

Subject specialism is essential for this post as is the knowledge of all the workshop machinery.

Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

Key Accountabilities:

• To be responsible for the Design Technology room
• Plan and teach well structured lessons
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to motive them
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe working environment
• Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of teaching/instructing DT at KS3 or KS4 in a specialist or mainstream setting
• Will have a working knowledge of workshop machinery i.e band saw, pillar drill, table saw, planer etc
• A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all pupils
• Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable
• Qualified in subject specialism
• DBS cleared and satisfactory references
• Ability to work on own initiative

Why work for us?

• A few reasons we think it’s a great place to work:
• Continuous professional development & training for a clear career path
• Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
• Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
• No two days are ever the same
• Free School Meals

This position is due to commence in September or a soon as possible after (subject to approved reference/DBS checks).  

Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.

Please complete the application form in full with no gaps of employment from the age of 16 years.