TEACHER OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (MPS / UPS)

FIXED TERM CONTRACT MATERNITY COVER FOR ONE YEAR

Full time Start Date 25^TH April 2022

Joseph Leckie Academy

Walstead Road West, Walsall, WS5 4PG

Tel: 01922 721071 Fax: 01922 641497

e-mail: s.richards@josephleckieacademy.co.uk

Principal: Mr James Ludlow

We are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner who is an enthusiastic, innovative and engaging teacher of Design Technology to join a dynamic and experienced faculty. Progress at Key Stage 4 is good in the subject, based on excellent teaching and the dedication of the staff to differentiate and support the needs of all our students and provide a wide and varied programme of study to engage learners of all abilities.  

Joseph Leckie Academy is a vibrant, exciting and innovative mixed 11-18 Converter Academy with an overall progress score of +0.46 (2019). The Academy was graded as good in all categories and for overall effectiveness in the most recent inspection in October 2021. This outcome, combined with our excellent results, our continual desire and drive to continue moving forward towards outstanding means this is an exciting time for you to join our academy team. With our excellent results and our continual desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team. The Academy has remained for three years as the top non-selective secondary school for progress in Walsall based on validated results and is one of the highest performing secondary schools in the region. Most of our students remain with us into the Sixth form, including those who study A Level Product Design and BTEC Graphic Design.

We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn as was clearly supported by the feedback from Ofsted. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, progress and achievement.

Ofsted have said that students in the academy are proud of their school, they feel safe, believe that their voice matters and speak highly of the support they receive from all staff. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere where the majority of our student’s and in particular disadvantaged and SEND students, flourish. All students are well prepared to go on to higher education or employment and training.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to our drive to continue to raise standards of education in the Academy.  If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you.

The Academy is offering opportunities:

• to work with a friendly, supportive and dedicated staff, at all levels
• to develop further under our excellent leadership and support across the Academy providing rich opportunities for staff to progress at all levels
• to work with outstanding teachers, facilities, with excellent resources and the latest technology for teaching

The successful candidate should:

• have a relevant degree or related subject and hold a UK teaching qualification with QTS or equivalent
• have the ability to motivate, inspire and go the extra mile for our students
• have the ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment in Design Technology and develop their practical skills and understanding of the opportunities and creative world of design and technology
• be able to inspire students and get the best from them
• be positive, enthusiastic and resilient
• be an effective team member
• have a clear understanding of transforming teaching and learning
• have highly developed inter – personal skills, excellent ICT skills and practical and technical abilities in one or more of the following areas (Product Design, Graphics and/or Textiles)
• be ambitious for further career development and enhancement
• have the ability to teach a second subject, usually at Key Stage 3 or contribute to the delivery of our PDP programme at KS4.
• have a clear understanding of the importance of Safeguarding and equal opportunities

The suitable candidate should be able to teach at Key Stage 3, GCSE Design & Technology/Art & Design (BTEC) at Level 2 and/or A Level Product Design/BTEC Level 3 qualifications.

For further details of the post, application form and job description and personal specification, please contact Mrs S Richards or via the Academy website: https://www.josephleckieacademy.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=92

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Visits to the Academy are welcomed if and when we are able to do so – please email Sam Richards to make arrangements.

Joseph Leckie Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Closing Date: Friday 4^th February 2022 at Midday.

Interviews will take place week commencing: Monday 14^th February 2022