Design Technology
Teacher / Head of Design Technology
Bedford Free School have an
excellent opportunity for a dedicated and passionate Teacher of Design
Technology to join our growing department, a teacher who is able to deliver engaging lessons that ignite
curiosity and inspire the students to achieve. We are aiming to recruit a
person who can teach exceptionally well, contribute to the development of the
curriculum, and ensure that outcomes in the subject are exceptional.
Pupils
are currently studying Pearson Edexcel Design and Technology at GCSE with a
focus on papers and boards, and most lessons take place in our workshop, which
is fitted with a 3D printer and laser cutter, along with typical tools such as
pillar drills and disk sanders. A bank of new laptops is available for design
work. You would be the sole teacher of design
technology, giving you the freedom as subject expert, working with our
technician, to secure success for our pupils.
We welcome applications from candidates of
all levels of experience and the successful candidate
would have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues in the art
department, and colleagues across the trust, to review and develop the design
curriculum to ensure that it is ambitious and rich with knowledge.
Key Duties
·
Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and
high-quality learning experiences to all students.
·
Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic,
influential, and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and
its learners.
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To set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen their
knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement.
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To assess pupils’ work systematically and use the results
to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.
Job Specifics
START DATE: September 2025
SALARY: AST 1-12 £31,756-£49,544 dependent on
experience plus £3,214 Head of Department Allowance if applicable
CONTRACT: Full time, permanent
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
Safeguarding
We believe in the
safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.
The Academy is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to
share this commitment. Applicants must
be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post
including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We
are an equal opportunities employer.
The Department for Education (DfE) has set
out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and
colleges on safeguarding.
Safeguarding
is defined in paragraph 4 as:
“Protecting
children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or
development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with
the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all
children to have the best outcomes.”
The defiition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.
Jay Powell
01582 211226
recruitment@advantageschools.co.uk