Teacher of Design Technology

“Pupils, and students in the sixth form, flourish at this school. They are immensely

proud of their school and its history. Pupils experience an ambitious curriculum that is successfully designed to build a deep and secure body of knowledge over time. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.”  (Ofsted 2022)

Required for September 2023

TPS

Full Time, Permanent

We wish to appoint an inspiring, energetic and enthusiastic teacher to join our experienced and highly successful team of Design and Technology staff.

The person we appoint will be able to work effectively with other members of the department to ensure a high quality of provision and excellent student progress. We are looking for a good classroom practitioner who aspires and is prepared to commit to becoming an outstanding teacher. We need someone who will be positive, creative and hardworking, a problem-solver who can respond quickly to the needs of the classes and to departmental priorities for improvement.

This post will include teaching a challenging and highly practical Design and Technology: Resistant Materials and Product Design / Engineering based curriculum across a range of abilities at Key Stages 3 and 4. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or an NQT wishing to begin their career in a very successful school.

We are looking for someone who:

·        has experience of teaching Design Technology in a comprehensive school (as a teacher or as student teacher),

·        can establish good relationships with, motivate and inspire young people, and who shows the potential and commitment to become and outstanding teacher,

·        is a flexible and perceptive classroom practitioner who can engage students across the age and ability range and enable all to learn, enjoy and make progress,

·        is commitment to personal, professional development and becoming the best that you can be

·        has good interpersonal skills

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Blue Coat, the Trust is made up of St Anne’s Academy in Middleton, The Brian Clarke CE Academy and two primary schools - East Crompton St George’s and Mayfield Primary. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub; both of which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

·          Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

·          Teachers career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension

·          Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

·          Convenient location for motorway (Junction 22, M62), bus and tram networks

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

·           the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust

·          The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.

·          The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:       Wednesday 29th March 2023 @ 9.00am

Interviews:                                        Week Commencing 17th April 2023

Start Date:                                        1st September 2023

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.