Teacher of Design Technology /KS3 Computer Science

Bradfield School is looking to recruit an energetic, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher of Design Technology and KS3 Computer Science. You will join a team of experienced practitioners, able to offer a new colleague advice and support in an environment which enables our staff and students to thrive. Currently, the school offers Design Technology, Engineering, Food Preparation and Nutrition and Computer Science at KS4. Design and Technology at Bradfield School is a popular subject with outstanding resources and teaching spaces. The successful candidate will be able to deliver Design Technology at KS3 and KS4 and Computer Science/ICT at KS3. All resources are shared centrally, and you will be expected to contribute to our continually evolving curriculum.

We are a comprehensive school situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park on the northwest side of Sheffield, we have both a higher-than-average number of high prior attaining students coupled with a growing number of students with additional needs.

The school is a Member of Tapton School Academy Trust. The Trust have a shared vision to ‘realise the life chances and dreams of every child’. Our mission is to provide a safe place to be, provide great teaching and learning and create an environment where all opportunities are within reach. Membership provides a range of opportunities for collaborative working and continuing professional development with a network of secondary and primary schools within the locality.

You will need to be able to:

§ Demonstrate and deliver excellent teaching

§ Be able to work under pressure within a strong team focused towards challenging goals

§ Have the ability to teach Design Technology at KS3 and KS4

§ Have the ability to teach Computer Science / ICT at KS3

§ Have excellent organisational and communication skills

§ Share in our vision for realising the life chances and dreams of every child

In return we can offer you:

§ A vibrant learning community with a team who are committed to great teaching and learning for all its pupils

§ A consistently high-achieving department that offers excellent opportunities for an inspiring and well-qualified teacher.

§ A high level of community involvement

§ A well-resourced and stimulating environment

§ An established MAT of schools which shares and builds on effective practice

§ A great place to work where colleagues are valued and receive high-quality support with rich learning and development opportunities

If you are ready for such a

challenge, then please click below to apply today. Visits to the school are

warmly welcomed and encouraged, please email sbooth@bradfield.sheffield.sch.uk

to arrange a convenient time.

The closing date for applications is 23 March 2023. Interviews will be held the week commencing 27 March 2023

Please note:

§ Please do not complete a Sheffield City Council application form for this post. All applicants are to use the TES application form.

§ References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview.

§ Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.