Teacher of Design and Technology - (0.5-0.7 FTE - Permanent Contract)

Balshaw’s has been a specialist STEM school for well over a decade and the Technology Faculty has been an area of excellence in the school throughout that time. All students study a D&T subject at KS4 of either Food Preparation and Nutrition or Design and Technology with a specialism in Graphics, Resistant Materials or Textiles.

Every D&T subject has above average progress in the school’s FFT Aspire report, outperforming other schools nationally. Therefore this is a fantastic opportunity for the successful applicant to work in one of the strongest D&T departments in the county.

This post has arisen due to the retirement of the current post holder. The main subject required is

Design and Technology Resistant Materials to GCSE with the ability to offer another specialism at GCSE, our technology staff teach other technology subjects at KS3 besides their specialism. Please indicate on your application which specialisms you are able to offer.

This post will be from September 2021. Ideally we would like the successful candidate to have experience but equally an outstanding NQT would be considered for the Teacher of Design and Technology.

Professional Development:

Staff at Balshaw’s have an hour per week of dedicated Professional Development time which takes place on a Monday evening. Balshaw’s is also a member of a number of local Teaching Alliance networks and staff both deliver training and are able to take part in training across these networks.

All staff are provided with laptop computers, have a dedicated staffroom, staff silent working room, CPD library, Staff Health and Wellbeing Resource Library and various kitchen areas and departmental offices. Staff also benefit from the use of a fully-equipped fitness suite.

The closing date is 9am on Friday 19th March, 2021.