Teacher of Design and Technology
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Solihull
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 - U3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October 2021 or January 2022
- Apply by:
- 9 August 2021
Job overview
Teacher of Design & Technology, Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst, Birmingham
Closing date: 12:00pm Monday 9th August 2021
Start date: September 2021 (this may not be possible, so either after Oct half-term or Jan 2022)
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: M1 – U3
Contract term: Permanent
The Role
We are seeking to recruit an outstanding teacher of Design & Technology to contribute to a thriving and highly popular department. We are fortunate to a well resources in the world of D&T and have a dedicated department, made up of many specific rooms/suites with substantive offices.
We are looking for a teacher that possesses resilience, is driven and self-motivated who will contribute to the success of our cohesive and welcoming department and academy. The successful applicant would be expected to teach Design & Technology and inspire staff and students in a range of classes, including key stage 3, 4 and 5. Much time is committed to developing a wide range of teaching and learning strategies across the academy, with a focus on a collaborative approach to planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources across the whole Trust.
As a current curriculum offer we follow WJEC Food; WJEC Hospitality; WJEC Product Design and OCR A Level Design & technology and the chosen candidate will need to demonstrate:
• A quest in success for improving teaching and learning in across the academy
• Able to lead, motivate and inspire staff and students
• Have a drive for continuing professional development
• Have experience of managing change and development
• Passionate about raising standards for students in D&T
• Be committed to continuous improvement
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
The Academy
We are a large mixed secondary school for children aged 11-19, located in North Solihull/Birmingham borders. We are committed to providing the best education possible for our students and are keen to attract quality teachers for our appreciative learners. Our students are proud of our Academy and are excited to welcome committed teachers to join us. The successful candidate will have a passion for education and making a real difference to the lives of our students. All subject specialisms are welcome to apply. It is a very exciting time to join us having recently, September 2018, joined the high performing Tudor Grange Academies Trust of 11 schools (6 secondary and 5 primary schools). We are excited about what we can achieve together and our high quality, state of the art building enables all our students and staff to excel with extensively refurbished learning environments and facilities.
Additionally, you will benefit from:
• teaching in a forward-thinking department with excellent resources and facilities for teachers who have a passion for their subject
• working in a multi-academy trust with the potential for opportunities of collaboration and leadership across the five other secondary schools, as well as large scale Trust training days with opportunities to network and share best practice and share resources across the Tudor Grange family of schools
If you feel that you have these attributes and skills and are a suitably qualified and highly motivated professional then we would like to hear from you.
Informal conversations/meetings can be done via TEAMS regarding this post and are most welcome – please contact ssmallwood@kingshurst.tgacademy.org.uk to arrange.
Closing Date for applications: Monday 9th August 2021
Application Process
Completed applications must be returned to Stella Smallwood at the academy by 12pm on the closing date via email to ssmallwood@kingshurst.tgacademy.org.uk
For further details please visit https://www.kingshurst.tgacademy.org.uk/
The recruitment process is robust in seeking to establish the commitment of candidates to support the school’s measures to safeguard children and to identify, deter or reject people who might pose a risk of harm to children or are otherwise unsuited to work with them. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. All applications will be considered on their merit and the post will be offered subject to the usual health and criminal record clearance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
- Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
- Cooks Lane, Kingshurst
- Birmingham
- B37 6NU
- United Kingdom
To prospective teachers who really want to make a difference to children’s lives,
I am Nicola Crehan, the very proud Principal of Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst which is a vibrant and inclusive community school made up of 1200 extraordinary students and 120 devoted members of staff.
I know that for someone wanting to advance in their teaching career whilst ensuring they get a sense of fulfilment, deciding on the right role and school is crucial - and it can also be more than a little daunting. With this in mind, I wanted to convey an honest and transparent account of who we are and what to expect – and what we expect in return. This is in the hope that I can help you make informed decisions and lay any preconceived notions to rest.
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst is a truly remarkable school which has been on a rapid improvement journey for the past three years since it became part of the Tudor Grange Academies Trust family. As a learning community, we strongly believe that every student deserves equitable life chances, and that a high quality academic and holistic education is the key to raising aspirations and improving outcomes for all.
Our children are curious and creative, and we do whatever we can to encourage a lifelong love of learning and equip them with life skills that enable them to reach their full potential. We expect everyone within our school community to be ready, responsible, and respectful. These are our school values which can be seen and felt in every corner of school life. We ensure that by the time our young people leave Kingshurst, they are prepared and excited to take their next steps into further education, or embark on their career journey.
Anyone considering joining our school must share and understand our ethos, vision and values from the start. We know the power of quality education and the difference exceptional teaching can make to our students and their families. Therefore, we are on a mission to find exceptional educators and facilitators who share this belief and want to add value to the lives of young people.
I’m sure you will have looked at our past OFSTED ratings and may have some preconceived ideas about our academy. These will all form part of your decision-making process. We encourage you to apply due diligence when researching our school and speak to us directly. I urge you to look past this.
Please take a look at our recruitment video What is Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst about?
I feel incredibly privileged to serve this community and I will continue to do so with unswerving commitment and a promise that our young people will become responsible, respectful young adults who are ready to flourish in all aspects of life.
If you feel the same, I’d love to hear from you and would love for you to apply to our vacancies or join our talent pool.
Making a difference to so many young people is a total joy.
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst is truly a great place to be.
Nicola Crehan
Principal
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