Teacher of Food Technology

Oldbury Wells is a popular school at the heart of its community rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted with consistently positive outcomes at GCSE, our core purpose to “Inspire education and Inspire lives’. We have a very good track record in terms of examination results with excellent Progress 8, Attainment 8 and VA scores as a result of good progress from students across all key groups. We offer a broad and rich curriculum with student’s academic and personal development central to all our work. Oldbury Wells School also has an established and flourishing Sixth Form (Bridgnorth Sixth Form) which gives students a clear pathway into post 16 provision and beyond.

We are seeking to employ an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher of Design & Technology with a focus on Food Technology to teach across the ability range and support students across all key stages. The vacancy is an ideal opportunity for an experienced candidate or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join an established team who can provide significant support at all stages of career development. We are looking for candidates who will bring additional experience to a well-established team, who actively promote and understand what makes Oldbury Wells such an effective school and who appreciate and promote our inclusive school ethos. In return, we offer a school which is a great place to be and a great place to learn, where students Enjoy, Aspire and Achieve within all elements of their academic and personal development. 

Oldbury Wells is a flourishing academy and was the founding school of the TrustEd Partnership which recently amalgamated with CSAT to become the TrustEd CSAT Alliance (May 22). This new Trust is a family of nine schools based in South Shropshire and Shrewsbury. Our Trust is committed to supporting local education and enjoys strong partnership arrangements with all local primary schools. At the centre of our work is quality and inclusive education for students of all abilities; all our partner schools work closely together to support professional development opportunities which ensure all members of the team can develop within their role. We are located just 20 minutes from the West Midlands conurbation where we enjoy a small town location in Bridgnorth within easy reach of Birmingham, Shrewsbury and Telford. 

Oldbury Wells School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and therefore expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Further details of this vacancy can be downloaded from our website, www.oldburywells.com.  Application forms should be returned to Mrs Kate Dwane, Headteacher’s PA, at kate.dwane@oldburywells.com.  The closing date is 3pm on 6th June 2022.

Visits to the school may be arranged through Mrs Dwane.  Director of Learning, Mrs Liz Bell, will be able to answer any questions you may have relating to the post via email liz.bell@oldburywells.com.