Teacher of DT
Bedstone College
Shropshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Bedstone salary scale subject to experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2023
- Apply by:
- 19 June 2023
Job overview
We are looking for a DT teacher with the knowledge and enthusiasm to give our pupils the education they demand and deserve. You will teach up to GCSE and will inspire the children to do the best they can in the subject, using your experience of different learning techniques and use of new technology. Our spacious workshops include CAD, woodworking and metal working facilities including lathe and welding, vacuum former, router, laser cutter, 3D printer. The workshops have computers with current software loaded. ECTs are welcome to apply. There may be the option of A level teaching for an experienced applicant. Part time/full time to be negotiated.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy day and boarding school where you will be fully involved with co-curricular activities and the wider life of the school. Possibility of onsite accommodation along with boarding duties. Energy and a flexible approach to working hours are essential.
Bedstone has its own salary scale and the salary will be set according to qualifications and experience. There are also fee concessions with respect to staff children being educated at the College.
An application form and job description can be obtained from the Head’s PA, (pa@bedstone.org) to whom completed applications should be returned by Monday 19th June, along with a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4. They are also available in the Academic Vacancies section of our website.
Closing date: 9am Monday 19th June
Interviews: w/c 26th June
Bedstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
Attached documents
About Bedstone College
Bedstone College is a mixed, all-through, independent day and boarding school in Bucknell, Shropshire. It enrols three to 18-year-old students and currently accommodates around 186 pupils.
Bedstone College was founded in 1948 as an all-boys school. It remains housed in Bedstone Court, the original school building, but has been extended to include modern facilities, including a multi-purpose sports hall, a state-of-the-art music facility, and fitness and performing arts studios.
Headteacher
Mr Toby Mullins, BA, MBA, QTS
Vision and values
The school’s main aim is to build each student’s confidence so they can achieve their full potential. Teachers strive to do this by encouraging pupils to try new things, be respectful of others and have pride in themselves and their school community. The school wants its young people to be curious, robust, adaptable and tolerant.
Bedstone College offers a broad range of subjects as well as extra-curricular activities to produce well-rounded students. Core subjects such as science, English, maths, geography and foreign languages are emphasised in the curriculum. The school excels with its recreational activities. These include mountain biking, horseback riding, ice skating and rock climbing, on campus and further afield. There are bi-annual ski trips as well as other overseas visits for different subjects. All students contribute to a very active charity committee.
ISI report
“Principles and values are actively promoted which facilitate the personal development of pupils as responsible, tolerant, law-abiding citizens. Boarders’ views are actively encouraged and their opinions and concerns are appropriately considered by staff. The prefect system operating in the school is suitably managed."
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