Teacher of Design and Technology
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Design and Technology Department is well-resourced and offers a range of disciplines at KS3 including Product Design, Textiles, Food and Media. We currently offer GCSE Design and Technology alongside courses in Food and Media at KS4, and are looking for someone with the ability to offer Product Design.
We are seeking an inspirational teacher to join our team of experienced teachers.
We welcome applications from a range of staff from more experienced teachers to those newer to the profession; we can somewhat shape the position for the correct person and will look positively on all applicants. The school actively encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds and is proud of the diversity of the staff.
What the school offers its staff
The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding young people and we ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All appointments are subject to full safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Any candidates selected for interview will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence checks.The school reserves the right to close the position early on receipt of a strong application, so if you are interested we would urge you to apply sooner rather than later.
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.