[ref. g61173621] Teacher of Design and Technology
Link to Apply – Teacher of Design and Technology
Shire Oak School, a comprehensive secondary school, was formed in 1970 by merging Shire Oak Grammar School, opened in 1961, with Walsall Wood Secondary Modern School, which had been moved to new buildings adjoining those of the grammar school in 1966.In September 2003 we received designation as a specialist science college. In April 2011, our school became an 11 to 18 comprehensive converter Academy. In October 2018, Shire Oak Academy alongside Aldridge School, Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Queen Mary’s High School and The Walsall Studio School formed The Mercian Academy Trust.
Shire Oak Academy is a popular and innovative Academy under the leadership of our new Associate Headteacher, Mr Neal Critchley.
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Design & Technology from April 2025.
This is an exciting and innovative time for the Academy and we are looking to appoint an individual who is:
- An inspirational and enthusiastic team member.
- Clear about what constitutes outstanding outcomes for all students.
- A passionate, creative teacher who believes in all students’ capacity to succeed and will embrace our ethos ‘Turning Potential into Excellence’.
We can offer you the support of a strong, hard-working team and the opportunity to work with students who meet the high expectations we have of them.
The Academy has been heavily oversubscribed for a number of years and we are incredibly proud of our external examination results.
For a more detailed look at our Academy access our website on www.shireoakacademy.co.uk.
Further details are available by contacting the Headteacher’s PA by e-mail on s.read@soa.merciantrust.org.uk
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post.Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk.