Teacher of Design and Technology

Teacher of Design and Technology 

Do you have energy and innovation with a passion for Design Technology and the learning experience?

Do you enjoy leading students in problem solving and making products from a range of contextual challenges?

 If you can you use a diverse range of practical teaching skills and create an inclusive learning environment – your future starts here.

 MPR/UPR

1.0 FTE

Permanent

Required for April 2025 or sooner  

Come and join our vibrant heavily oversubscribed 11-18 rural school with excellent facilities. We are a happy, forward thinking, creative and collegiate staff body and you will be joining the school at an exciting stage of its development.

 We are excited to have the opportunity to add to our dedicated Design team a teacher with a proven track record or the ability and willingness to build that record with our support. You will be ready to inspire and light fires in KS3 and 4. 

To be successful, you will:

• Be /or have the potential to be an outstanding practitioner
• Be a strong communicator, able to inspire and motivate students
• Develop the confidence of our young people in using practical skills and applying their creative thinking and how to innovate
• Have engaging classroom presence, value in real-world learning and a lifelong love of learning.
• Be warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring
• Value culture, ethos, high behaviour and attitudes to ensure our vision and values come to life every day.

Why this teaching role above others?

Our team works collaboratively to enhance teaching, raising levels of achievement and engaging our students to further develop their love of Design and technology.

The successful applicant will be part of a team that has a variety of specialised teachers, all offering support and guidance to each other, which creates a positive and hardworking ethos. They go above and beyond to ensure all students achieve.

Idsall School is at the centre of the community of Shifnal, with excellent links to sports, business, and partner primary schools. We are committed to equipping all pupils with the skills and experiences that will prepare them for life.

 As part of The Marches Academy Trust, we have access to a network of support and challenge, ensuring we are operating at the forefront of educational thinking.  

We offer:

·        A welcoming, friendly, hard-working and committed team of colleagues whom, at all levels, are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care.

·        An enthusiastic and supportive department team

·        Hard working students and strong home/school partnerships

• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway
• Career development opportunities including funded NPQs

·        A full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all

·        A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all

·        Benefits include funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support and a car purchase scheme

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

Further details about this vacancy and an application form are available on the school website. (Please note we do not accept CV’s).

If you have any other queries please email, Mrs L Pinchin, PA to the Headteacher on info@idsall.shropshire.sch.uk

 Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 6th December 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.