Teacher of Design & Technology (Full time, permanent)

Merchant Taylors’, Liverpool has a long and distinguished history as a leading independent school in the region. Based on over four hundred years of tradition, we aspire to be a forward-thinking and progressive centre of learning. We are seeking to recruit an inspirational, enthusiastic and self-reflective Teacher of Design & Technology to commence employment in September 2023 [ideally] or January 2024.  

This is a full-time, permanent position and would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT. The role involves teaching Design & Technology at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level. 

The Design & Technology Department at Merchant Taylors’ is a hardworking and cohesive department, committed to offering the very best teaching and learning experience to all students. External exam results at GCSE and A Level are very strong.   

Competent ICT skills are necessary since members of staff are each furnished with a Microsoft Surface Pro for use within and away from school and these can be used in tandem with smartboards in classrooms.  

There is an expectation that you will participate in and contribute to the co-curricular life of the School as a whole. In return, the School is committed to helping you develop further as a teacher by supporting you with appropriate professional development.  

Learn more about life in our Design and Technology department here https://www.merchanttaylors.com/senior-boys/departments-curriculum/design-technology/ 

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website for more information about our thriving school, which offers an exceptionally rich curriculum and strong sense of community www.merchanttaylors.com  

Make your best move this year and join a school of true distinction.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include: 

·        The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard

·        Being aware of the indicators of abuse and neglect

·        Ensuring vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood

·        Reporting safeguarding concerns in line with the School’s Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy

·        Attending Safeguarding training and updates as requested by the School

The duties of this role meet the definition of regulated activity relevant to children and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list is appropriate. 

Our School Safeguarding Statement 

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. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

 For further details and to apply, please visit https://www.merchanttaylors.com/join-our-team/teaching-vacancies/ 

Candidates should submit an application form via email to recruitment@merchanttaylors.com or alternatively post to Human Resources Department, Merchant Taylors’ School, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0QP. 

Closing date is midday on Monday 5th June, however, we reserve the right to bring the closing date forward so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.