Teacher of Textiles (Maternity Cover)
Darrick Wood School
Orpington, Kent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 18 January 2018
Job overview
A well-qualified teacher of Textiles Technology is required for a temporary maternity cover position from May 2018 to teach the subject throughout the School. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the rest of the Faculty team and to develop teaching and learning in Textiles. We are also open to candidates who are interested in assuming a leadership responsibility within the department.
The teaching responsibilities are determined by:
1. the need in KS3 for Textiles Technology in designing and making activities;
2. the needs in KS4 of the pupils who have chosen to study Fashion & Textiles as part of the new AQA Level 1/2 Technical Awards;
3. the needs in KS5 of the pupils who have chosen to study BTEC Level 3 Art and Design.
In addition to these curricular requirements the person appointed would be expected to act as a Form Tutor and to play some part in extra-curricular activities.
Darrick Wood is a mixed eight-form entry outstanding school in Orpington, Kent. Having achieved the World Class Schools Quality Mark we continue to strive to provide the very best education for our pupils. As a designated Teaching School, we can provide you with a supportive teaching environment, and exciting development opportunities.
The Textiles Department is housed in well-resourced specialist rooms in the DT Faculty, and is popular with students. The School has an extensive Wi-Fi network and provides laptops for all staff.
Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Closing date: Applications by Thursday, 18th January 2018
An application form and job description is available on our website via the apply button.
Please note only applications submitted on the School’s application form will be considered.
Any queries please telephone Mrs Deborah Crockett, Human Resources.
About Darrick Wood School
Darrick Wood School is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational secondary academy for 1700 children aged 11-18. It is situated in Orpington, Kent. In its most recent inspection by Ofsted (January 2019) the School was judged as “Good” in all areas.
The school was founded in 1975. In June 2004, it was awarded specialist status in technology. In 2010, Darrick Wood converted to academy status and a new Sixth-Form building was completed.
In 2015, the secondary school was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark.
Headteacher
Dr Martin Airey
Values and vision
Parents, pupils and staff agree that the School’s core values are respect, honesty and responsibility. These combine with an ethos of high expectation, where the whole School community works together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all. This is all encapsulated within the School’s motto Revereor Vitam, to have a reverence for life. We seek to provide a caring, secure and disciplined environment in which all can learn and flourish. Darrick Wood School provides a broad and balanced curriculum founded on strong academic traditions, and encourages students to further develop through participation in a wide range of enrichment activities.
Ofsted report
“Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and are committed to improving their life chances. Leaders communicate their high aspirations successfully to pupils, parents, carers and staff.”
“Pupils are well behaved and polite. They treat each other with respect and dignity. Staff ensure that pupils are safe in the school.”
“Parents and carers are highly supportive of the school. They value the leadership provided by the Headteacher and his leadership team.”
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