Total 1 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Wellington, TF1 1LX

What skills and experience we're looking for

The candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, with the drive and capacity to thrive in this role.

We seek a passionate practitioner who can deliver challenge and support to our students and contribute to the department planning, enrichment and consequently, continue to maintain our healthy KS4 option numbers.

The successful applicant will have experience of teaching GCSE Design and Technology alongside KS3 experience of Technology.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and collaborative staff;
• A comprehensive induction programme;
• Fully supported ECT programme;
• On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD;
• Smart working practices to help support work-life balance.

Further details about the role

Teacher of Design and Technology

Required from Easter 2025 or as soon as contract allows for the right candidate

Would you like to teach in a school that has a strong ethos of respect, responsibility and readiness to learn? Where students have a thirst for knowledge and a love of challenge?

The Design and Technology Department at West Hill is committed to the school ethos of Aiming High and delivering a curriculum experience that is ambitious and empowering to both learners and teachers. We encourage every student to develop technical knowledge and a high level of skill in designing, making and evaluating throughout their curriculum.

We are seeking to appoint a committed, reflective and talented Teacher of Design and Technology to work alongside our Head of Department to continue to enrich and grow the experience for our learners. We seek a passionate practitioner who can deliver challenge and support to our students and contribute to the department planning, enrichment and consequently, continue to maintain our healthy KS4 option numbers.

The successful applicant will have experience of teaching GCSE Design and Technology alongside KS3 experience of Technology. Some candidates may have relevant experience in subject-related skills such as CAD or engineering.

The candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, with the drive and capacity to thrive in this role. In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and collaborative staff;
• A comprehensive induction programme;
• Fully supported ECT programme;
• On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD;
• Smart working practices to help support work-life balance.

Applications are most welcome from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

To find out more about us please visit the school website www.westhillschool.co.uk

Informal visits beforehand are welcome and should be arranged by contacting the School Reception Office on 0161-338-2193 or e-mail: recruitment@westhillschool.co.uk.

Applications should be emailed to recruitment@westhillschool.co.uk.

Please ensure that applications are clearly marked for the post you are applying for.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of pre recruitment checks.

Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 12.00 noon

Interviews to be held week beginning 9th December 2024.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.