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Teacher of Design & Technology

Teacher of Design & Technology

The Bulmershe School

Wokingham

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Salary:
MPS/UPS - Depending on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Spring Term 2023
Apply by:
31 January 2023

Job overview

(Textiles Specialism)

Full time

32.5 hour per week

Flexible Working options available

Salary: according to experience

To start: January 2023

The Bulmershe School are looking to employ an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Textiles to join our friendly and expanding Design and Technology department. Our ideal candidate would have strong subject knowledge with an interest in curriculum development and teaching across the Design and Technology subjects at Key Stage 3. They should be passionate about delivering the best possible Design and Technology curricula, with a focus on raising student aspiration and attainment.

Experience in teaching GCSE and A Level Textiles would be highly desirable and would be considered a valuable attribute. The successful candidate will have the support to set up and lead Textile Design GCSE and prepare to expand the curriculum offer to A-level students following a successful GCSE cohort completion from years 10 - 11. Due to the supportive culture at The Bulmershe School, this post may be suitable for an Early Career Teacher who feels they are ready to take on the challenge.

The Ideal Candidate will

  • be a talented and enthusiastic Textile Teacher with the ability to inspire our students in textile design & manipulation
  • have experience of teaching a range of Technology subjects across Key Stages 3 and your specialism at KS4. Prior A-level teaching is desirable
  • have the drive to raise student achievement and add value within Design and Technology curriculum
  • have excellent, up-to-date subject knowledge with a passion for teaching your subject is essential
  • have the confidence to teach all disciplines of Design and Technology including Resistant Materials (3D Design) Graphics Communication and Food and Nutrition at KS3


Why join The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed local authority, 11-18 school of approximately 1,400 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding.

We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.

How to Apply

  1. If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working – call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
  2. Ready to go apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
  3. Email your application to the Assistant School Business Manager, Ms Bagley: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk


The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.

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About The Bulmershe School

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+44 118 9353353

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The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the Woodley community. We are a mixed, Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students aged between 11 and 18, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

We take enormous pride in our caring reputation and anyone who joins our team should be committed to achieving high levels of responsibility, mutual respect and resilience within the safe and nurturing environment of our school community. 

The community school was established in 1964 and at present, has around 1,500 students on the roll with 250 pupils enrolled in our growing sixth form.

Headteacher

Amanda Woodfin

Values and Vision

The Bulmershe School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community where we want students to be happy, self-confident and ambitious thinkers. When students move onto the next exciting stage we want them to be well prepared for life in the 21st Century.

We strive for our vision through students being challenged by remarkable teachers that inspire learners with the love of their subjects and whom encourage curiosity. Our challenging curriculum is strengthened by a broad range of enrichment opportunities which allows each learner to develop their own personal interests and academic potential.

Ofsted report

“Students make good progress overall. The standards they attain in English, mathematics, science and a range of other subjects are at, or above, the national average. The school is improving quickly. Teaching is good and sometimes outstanding. Lessons are well planned and paced so that students are engaged in their learning. Students’ behaviour, both in lessons and around the school, is very good. Students’ very positive attitudes to learning contribute to their good progress in lessons. The school is a harmonious community with good relationships between students and staff. Students feel very safe and the school promotes their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well.”

View The Bulmershe School’s latest Ofsted report

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