Leader of Design Technology - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - James Bateman Middle School

Description

Leader of Design Technology & Art

MS1 – UPS3 (£30,000 - £46,525) + TRL2.1

32.5 hours

Permanent - September 2024

Pupil Age Range: 9 – 13

Closing Date: Midday, Tuesday 30th April 2024

Shortlisting: Wednesday 1st May 2024

Interviews: Monday 6th May 2024

We are looking for an experienced teacher to join our school as a Lead Teacher of Art & Design Technology on a full time, permanent basis from September 2024.

We are looking for someone with the passion and drive to revolutionise the current curriculum ensuring it delivers the knowledge to equip our students with the skills they will need in the future. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and supporting our teaching and learning team, which consists of KS3 specialists as well as KS2 practitioners. Working alongside the Deputy Headteacher you will have the opportunity to build and realise the shared vision of excellence and high standards for all students. This would include developing the pedagogy within the department, delivering CPD, and increasing the enrichment opportunities we offer to the students. They would work with Trust wide and Middle School lead practitioners to continue to improve the outcomes of the department and support new teachers looking to start their Art/DT teaching journeys. Other responsibilities include supporting the team across the department and by being accountable for the teaching and learning across a variety of specialisms (Food Technology, Art and Design Technology).

We are looking to grow and develop our Design & Technology department by introducing new elements to the curriculum. The successful candidate would play a crucial role in this. All students have 1 hour of Art per week and 1 hour of DT/FT per week. We have three subject specialist rooms and 3 specialist teachers as well as a full- time technician in the department.

James Bateman Middle School is a special place for our students, staff, and wider community. We continuously strive to provide the highest possible quality of education for the young people we work with. Our students are an exceptional group of talented individuals who thrive on the range of experiences that they are offered at James Bateman. We firmly believe the relationships between teachers, students and parents/carers are key to the success of the school.

Our core values of: Respect, Resilience and Readiness permeate around our school. Students are keen to be involved in extra-curricular opportunities and thrive when given the opportunity to do so. We are proud of our students and our students are proud of their school.

Why join James Bateman Middle School?

• OFSTED rated GOOD – July 2023. Experienced DT Team currently consisting of 4, including 3 teachers and 1 technician. Excellent facilities for this age range - DT, Art and Food Tech Rooms. An inclusive and supportive environment. Staff well-being team and a well-being day each year. As a middle school you get the unique opportunity to develop the passion and love of your subject with students from the age of 9 (Y5) to 13 (Y8) without the restrictions or pressures of GCSE'S
  
  If you are a dedicated teacher who shares our values, we would love to hear from you Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome.
  
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