Teacher of Design and Technology
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Surrey
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers' Main Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2023
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2023
Job overview
The Bishop Wand School is looking to appoint an inspiring Design and Technology Teacher for September 2023. The position would be suitable for an ECT or an experienced teacher focused on making a difference to students’ lives by delivering an exciting curriculum, preparing students for the future of an ever-developing world.
The Design and Technology Department at The Bishop Wand School is a team of outstanding, dynamic and supportive teachers who bring energy and enthusiasm to the delivery of their subject. The role will include teaching of Design and Technology across KS3 to KS4 and all ability ranges and possibly, for the right candidate, the opportunity to teach KS4 Food and Nutrition and KS5 Product Design.
We currently offer a full range of Design and Technology subjects using a fully resourced department. Our students enjoy access to a wood and metal workshop, a food technology kitchen, a fabric and textiles room, a CAD suite including 3D printers, vinyl cutter, laser cutter and a new creative suite with 36 wide screen computers. We also work closely with our Art Department who have a dark room and two art studios including a kiln.
This is an exciting time for the Design and Technology Department with the return to specialist areas following the disruption of Covid 19. Our Senior team has recognised the impact that Covid 19 has had on students especially those which involve practical application and heavily invested in new technology to support the recovery of our students. We have also invested in two class sets of laptops to support with flexible teaching at KS4 and KS5 when students are keen to work in different specialisms.
The Design and Technology team is innovative and constantly developing new and modern projects with enthusiasm. One of their strengths is to creatively tailor the curriculum to our students’ needs for the future. Our GCSE Design and Technology results have been consistently excellent, achieving some of the highest residuals in the School. The Design and Technology Department strongly values enriching the learning experience of our students and have fully embraced the new Brighter Futures programme, involving The Young Architect Club, Bespoke Jewellery Club, Landscape Design Club, Pupil Premium Cooking Club and Bishop Wand Bake Off. The department is always keen to observe design in action and has led trips abroad to Cern and Paris to explore the development of our world through design and technology.
We reserve the right to interview on receipt of application and before the deadline set for the receipt of applications.
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About The Bishop Wand Church of England School
- The Bishop Wand Church of England School
- Laytons Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames
- Surrey
- TW16 6LT
- United Kingdom
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
‘Realising God-given potential’
The Bishop Wand Church of England School converted to an 11-18 Academy in August 2012. The School is situated in Sunbury on Thames, Surrey and close to the borders of the London Boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow. We are continually oversubscribed, with the majority of applicants coming from families with a religious affiliation, and have a growing Sixth Form.
Our mission statement is ‘Realising God-given potential’. The belief that every student’s achievements are valued leads to a school where the emphasis is on the achievement of the individual who is a member of a community where values of mutual understanding and respect are shared.
We were inspected by Ofsted in January 2017 and achieved ‘Good’ on all measures. We are not resting on our laurels and are already on our journey to becoming an outstanding school. In February 2023 our School achieved an “Excellent” judgement following our SIAMS inspection.
The culture within our school is one of high aspirations, significant challenge and high levels of support. This applies to both students and staff. Relationships, which are a vital part of a successful school, are strong and the Christian ethos, care and understanding pervade all our activities. Staff are our greatest resource and we strive to support each other, share good practice and develop as professionals.
We provide a full induction programme for new teachers, ECTs and support staff. We work closely with training establishments to recruit the very best staff and develop them to reach their true potential.
We recognise that extra curricular activities are a vital part of preparing students to be confident, competent and compassionate members of the adult world. The extensive PE and Sports programme provides opportunity for competition, enjoyment and the acquiring of coaching and management skills. Our 'Brighter Futures' extra-curricular programme is extensive offering our students a huge range of choice in activity. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is well established for the older students and provides an alternative activity from the sporting programme. Productions involving Drama, Dance and Music Departments are keenly anticipated by students and staff. We encourage all staff to become involved in the life of the school outside of their specialist area though appreciate that in the first year as a new member of staff priority has to be given to the core activities.
We have a full time Chaplain who is available to support all members of the School’s community and lead the School’s programme of assemblies and other acts of worship.
As part of the application process should you wish to arrange a visit to our School or would like me to answer any further questions you may have please do not hesitate to contact me. You are welcome to visit the School by arrangement as part of the application process.
Daniel Aldridge
Headteacher
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