Teacher of Technology
Writhlington School
Bath and North East Somerset
- £25,714 - £41,604 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2023
- Apply by:
- 5 October 2022
Job overview
Teacher of Technology
Required from January 2023
MPS/UPS with recruitment and retention potential
Are you an inspirational, dedicated teacher who is committed to raising expectations and attainment? Do you consistently deliver well planned lessons, track individual pupil progress and provide structured feedback?
You will be teaching within the highly successful Design and Technology department, specialising in Product Design, the ability to teach System and Control would be advantageous. Teaching will be across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 as part of our enthusiastic and collaborative Technology team.
You must be passionate about your subject and committed to the highest level of achievement for all students.
The successful applicant will;
- Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons
- Be an outstanding teacher who is dynamic, highly motivated and innovative
- Be able to inspire students to have high expectations
- Have a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to the school
For our exceptional preferred candidate we will:
- Pay a recruitment and retention fee of up to £10,000
- Pay up to £3,000 towards relocation costs
Design and Technology is a very popular subject within the school, KS3 students are motivated within lessons developing different knowledge and skills across a range of diverse projects. There are excellent numbers in both KS4 and KS5 across all subjects in the faculty. We are very proud of the outcomes achieved by our students, many of the students have progressed onto studying Design and Technology in further education.
We are really privileged to have a range of well equipped Technology rooms. There is a well resourced workshop, where we have access to a laser cutter, a range of 3D printers, plus a large array of hand-tools. A Food room, with a range of modern and traditional equipment and a Graphics/Textiles room. Technical support is provided by a well qualified and experienced Technician. All students and teachers have their own Ipad for use in school and at home to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Writhlington School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership and is located on a large modern campus that benefits from exceptional media facilities, a 400-seat theatre and a Community Sports Centre. The school is committed to supporting staff in their professional development and working collaboratively to drive towards the goal of consistently refining pedagogy and practice with a pupil centred mindset.
New staff ideas are encouraged and there are a range of opportunities to lead and to contribute to its wide range of extracurricular activities: a large Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and international links with Tanzania and Rwanda that support the 14-19 curriculum.
If you would like to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive school environment, apply by 12pm on Wednesday 5th October 2022. Interviews will take place w/b 10th October.
Tel: Sue Lock on 01761 433581
Writhlington School, Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Bath BA3 3NQ
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS with a check against the Barred list is required for the successful candidate.
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About Writhlington School
- Writhlington School
- Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, Radstock, Bath
- Somerset
- BA3 3NQ
- United Kingdom
Creating Opportunity Inspiring Achievement
‘A school where leaders and teachers have created a positive learning environment which makes a strong contribution to pupils’ confidence and enjoyment of school – Pupils’ personal development is enhanced by the extensive programme of extra-curricular opportunities available to them’ - Ofsted
Our philosophy is simple, we believe that with the right support, guidance, provision and challenge all children are capable of achieving greatness in whatever field they choose.
The Leadership team and teaching staff is focussed on raising the expectations of pupils, through consistently well planned and delivered lessons, tracking of individual pupil progress and structured feedback.
The teaching, leadership and pastoral support across the schools means that our students get the benefit of the shared facilities and curriculum opportunities.
Teaching Excellence
The Trust places Quality First Teaching as one of its core values. The pursuit of teaching excellence on a daily basis is a fundamental requirement in all of its schools.
Our key focus is the development of a series of learning ‘essentials’, these are:
- challenge for all students at all times to exceed what they think they can achieve
- raising expectations of everyone involved in learning: students, parents, teachers and support staff
- marking and feedback that promotes and enhances learning
We pride ourselves in employing staff that are leaders in their field or have the potential to be so. Staff are expected to continue to focus on developing their practice through numerous CPD opportunities, both internal and external, and where best practice is identified, to share it with colleagues.
We are committed to continually learn and improve our practice each and every day through collegiate working.
Our staff are our greatest asset and we aim to create a workplace where everyone can give their best.
Why choose us?
We have an outstanding state-of-the-art campus that is equipped with modern technology to make your working environment a pleasant and inspiring place to be.
You will be encouraged to develop professionally through an extensive in-house CPD programme and this can include external training.
Any new approach you have to improve the outcomes for our students and the school will be welcomed.
You’ll have the opportunity to join our wide range of extra-curricular activities:
- A large Combined Cadet Force with Army and Navy sections
- An internationally recognised orchid project
- An amazing array of sports and incredible sports facilities
- International exchange links with China, Tanzania, Burundi & Rwanda that support the 14-19 curriculum
- Trips to Europe, USA, Africa, China
- Theatre workshops as well as special touring workshops for children ages 10-18
We continually strive for high levels of staff performance by offering support and working collaboratively to achieve the best for our students.
Thank you for taking the time to read about working with us.
Further details can be found on the following links:
https://www.writhlington.org.uk/
https://www.midsomernortonschoolspartnership.com/
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