Teacher of Design Technology and Engineering
Moseley School and Sixth Form
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2022
Job overview
We are looking to expand our Design Technology and Engineering provision due to the popularity of the subjects with our students. Outcomes in Design and Technology and Engineering are above the national average and consistently some of the strongest in the school. The department is made up of 4 teachers, one of which is the Head of Department and full time outstanding technician! (We have an extensive and well-resourced specialist faculty with a full workshop including 2 laser cutters, 2 centre lathes, 3 3D printers and a CNC milling machine.)
The department delivers Design Technology and Engineering from KS3 through to Sixth Form. At KS3 students have 2 hours of contact time each fortnight. At KS4 we have 5 groups opting for either OCR Engineering or Edexcel Product Design with routes into the Sixth Form mirroring KS4.
We are looking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher with a clear passion for and knowledge of the subject and an excellent understanding of the curriculum and specifications. Your priorities as a Teacher of Design Technology will be to develop, plan and deliver challenging and engaging lessons for all learners and ignite an excitement for the subject.
Our perfect teaching candidate will:
• Have an enthusiastic approach to the subject and be able to teach to at least Key Stage 4, the ability to teach to Key Stage 5 would be an advantage
• Be committed to exceptional standards of teaching and learning
• Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best
• Be able to establish and develop outstanding relationships with students and staff
• Help us to maintain excellent results
• Contribute to our core vision and values
We take staff wellbeing seriously and can offer you many staff benefits including a Friday staff Breakfast (and onsite gym to help work them off!), a positive work atmosphere and a supportive environment to develop. We also pride ourselves on being a team, all staff are involved with supporting our students whilst onsite and we encourage all staff to enjoy the many activities and clubs we have on offer for both staff (Badminton, football and Dungeons & dragons amongst others) and students (DofE, Moseley Plus, Police Cadets amongst others). We have new smart screen boards in every classroom, an extensive whole school CPD program to ensure you can develop in your career and teach your best lessons.
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About Moseley School and Sixth Form
- Moseley School and Sixth Form
- Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B13 9UU
- United Kingdom
Our school
Moseley School and Sixth Form is an inspirational place to learn, where teachers with a passion for teaching and learning, nurture the curiosity, creativity and imagination of students. The school’s systems are geared to support the progress of all students. The curriculum, assessment, staffing, timetable, technology and a wealth of other resources enable each student to receive personalised support to achieve ambitious goals. A global perspective, that celebrates diversity and respect for individual rights, pervades the school and helps us to nurture responsible citizens and independent thinkers.
At Moseley all staff are provided with a level of guidance and training which enables them to develop as leading professionals in order that they can make a significant contribution to the educational community in Birmingham and nationally. Staff and students receive support and guidance to prepare them for the next step in their careers. At Moseley, we provide a safe and healthy school environment that enables students to thrive. We want staff and students to work in an emotionally intelligent school where we acknowledge the fallibility of human beings and recognise the impact our actions and words have on others.
Our pastoral system ensures that each student is cared for and their needs are met through effective partnerships with all our stakeholders, especially parents and carers. All students have opportunities to broaden their social and cultural horizons. The school provides a clear moral framework based on shared values in which the students feel safe and can flourish. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own beliefs, appreciate different views and develop understanding of their own identity and their own self-worth. Moseley School and Sixth Form is a place where staff and students are aware of how personal and political decisions affect the future of the environment and of their responsibility to help to sustain our planet.
We are a caring community where positive personal relationships have a civilising influence. We recognise the potential in everyone and we support and challenge everyone to achieve their potential. We provide opportunities for our students to develop leadership and resilience, to demonstrate initiative and to improve their personal communication skills. All of the School’s diverse communities share the vision and purpose of the school and through developing character and scholarship we are striving to achieve excellence.
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