Teacher of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Solihull
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main/upper pay scale
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 7th January 2019 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 22 October 2018
Job overview
The WMG Academy Trust Board seek to appoint motivated, dedicated and aspirational Teacher of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull.
Energetic? Innovative? Passionate? Work with us and our partners (University of Warwick, Jaguar Land Rover, National Grid and many more) to deliver a skills-based curriculum in a high achieving environment.
The WMG Academy Trust opened its first academy in Coventry on Monday 8th September 2014 for up to 640 students aged 14 - 19. The second Academy in North Solihull opened in September 2016 for two year groups, 10 and 12, and doubled in size in September 2017.
We welcome applications from candidates who can offer expertise in electrical and electronic engineering, who love their subject, are passionate about education and through a flexible, ‘problem solving’ approach wants to deliver outstanding outcomes for all learners.
This post is suitable for NQT’s. Full support and training will be provided through your NQT year.
The Academy offers a range of Design, Technology and Engineering courses:-
Design Technology (Product Design)
A Level Product Design
Level 2 Engineering qualifications (Cambridge Nationals)
Larger Level 3 Engineering qualifications (BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
You will be a key member of the WMG Academy Solihull team, delivering outstanding teaching across KS4 and KS5. You will have experience of working in a school or college setting as well as a good understanding of the needs of 14-19 year old students.
The key academic sponsor of the Academy is the University of Warwick. The Solihull Academy is located adjacent to Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre in North Solihull and boasts over £2 million of specialist equipment and ICT. Our relationship with a broad range of local, national and international business partners will allow the successful candidate to link their teaching to an applied, employment-led educational environment.
Further information about WMG Academy can be found on our website: solihull.wmgacademy.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form with a supporting statement (section 7 of the application form). Please state in your application your specialist subject(s) and other subjects (and to which level) you are able to teach.
CV’s will not be accepted.
For an informal conversation please contact the WMG Academy on 0121 289 3556 and ask for the Lead for Engineering, Jason Kirwan.
Attached documents
About WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
- WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
- Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B37 5FD
- United Kingdom
WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with a sixth form in the West Midlands, serving students from the age of 14-18. The secondary school, situated in Solihull is a University Technical College (UTC), led by businesses and a university. Partners at WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull include The University of Warwick, WMG, National Grid, Rolls Royce and Jaguar Land Rover.
WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull opened in 2016. There is also another WMG Academy in Coventry, which opened in 2014. The Academy has purpose-built learning facilities, including dedicated engineering equipment and professional working spaces substituting classrooms.
Chief Executive Officer
Stewart Tait
Values and vision
WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull’s aim is to offer all pupils an exciting and innovative learning environment, providing them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to qualify as industry trained students, full prepared for employment or further education after leaving. It is the Academy’s aim that students become excited by the engineering industry, and the curriculum company-led projects to ensure that students are gaining a valuable and relevant learning experience. From the business dress to the longer working day, as well as opportunities to work with companies on real-life projects, parents see their child’s confidence grow and their employment potential soar. Students are offered a wide range of enrichment activities to gain additional skills and enhance their time at the Academy.
Ofsted
Ofsted rated Good in all categories March 2019.
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