Teacher of Design & Technology ( A TLR may be available for a suitably experienced candidate for responsibility within the department)
Great Baddow High School
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers main or upper pay range
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 January 2020
- Apply by:
- 10 October 2019
Job overview
Teacher of Design & Technology ( A TLR may be available for a suitably experienced candidate for responsibility within the department)
Required January 2020
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Are you passionate about your subject and about how to engage young people so they achieve their very best? Are you ambitious and do you enjoy working with others to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning in Design and Technology?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or NQT to join our highly committed, hardworking Design and Technology department. The successful candidate should be DATA accredited for Health and Safety (or capable of undertaking the training). You will be expected to teach across the age and ability range within the school. Staff morale is high at our school; we have an excellent induction programme and a commitment to professional development for all staff. All teaching staff are provided with a laptop.
The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in at least two of the following areas:
• Metals
• Polymers
• Timbers
• Design Engineering
• Fabrics & Fibres
• GCSE Design & Technology
• A Level Product Design
Our Design and Technology department is well resourced, all students have access to CAD/CAM facilities and it is embedded at KS3. You will have access to a range of exciting activities including STEM. The successful candidate will want to bring their passion and enthusiasm for Design and Technology to encourage, motivate and engage our students and continue to raise standards in this department.
Our oversubscribed school achieved a ‘GOOD’ rating in its Ofsted inspection in February 2017 and we have a commitment to supporting students in developing as well-rounded individuals as well as achieving their academic potential.
Great Baddow High School is very well thought of locally. Our motto, which translates as ‘always striving for higher things’ encapsulates our vision for our students and staff.
Pre-application visits are warmly encouraged particularly during the working day in order to view our students and teachers working together in well-equipped, specialist workshops, using modern technologies and resources.
Please apply by downloading the application form and sending it to recruitment@gbhs.co.uk, to arrange a visit please contact Deborah Sanders on 01245 293717 or email admin@gbhs.co.uk please leave your name, address, telephone number and email details.
Closing date: Midday on Thursday 10 October 2019
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About Great Baddow High School
Great Baddow High School is a happy and successful 11-18 school benefitting from a large site and excellent specialist accommodation.
Our curriculum, enhanced by many enrichment opportunities, clubs, trips and visits, is broad and varied. We aim to support students in achieving their potential both academically and as well-rounded, confident individuals; we are equally committed to the professional development of our staff.
We believe that high expectations in a disciplined but friendly learning environment are essential and respect for oneself and others underpins this. Outstanding pastoral care ensures students feel happy and safe and are, therefore, best placed to succeed.
Many of our students progress into our Sixth Form where they are joined by others from elsewhere. They make an important contribution to the life of the school, involving themselves in a wide range of activities including World Challenge, and supporting younger students in a variety of ways. Sixth formers enjoy their own common room, café and study areas.
Great Baddow High School Specialises in Science and Sport and is a centre of excellence.
We deliver a high quality education in science that challenges and stimulates students. The sciences are popular A Level subjects with many students choosing science-based courses at university. We promote many vocational and enrichment opportunities, including STEM projects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) to enrich learning experiences.
Specialising in sports since 2004, our sports facilities, teaching expertise and extra-curricular provision are outstanding. Our students enjoy sporting success at district and national level and benefit from an exceptional extra-curricular programme although our ethos is centred on participation for all.
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