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Teacher of Technology - Alderbrook School and Arts College

Employer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Alderbrook School and Arts College
Salary
£23,720 - £35,008
Closing date
9 May 2019
Reference
SOLED000003320

Job Details

£23720.00 - £35008.00 p.a. Incremental progression is dependent on performance.

Hours:

32.5 Hours per Week

Alderbrook School

Blossomfield Road

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 1SN

Tel: 0121 704 2146

Fax: 0121 711 4123

Email: vacancy@alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk

Website: www.alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk

Headteacher: Janette Smith

We are keen to appoint a highly motivated, well-qualified and inspirational Technology teacher who is, or has the capacity to become, an outstanding teacher. The candidate should have the ability to deliver Product Design, Resistant Materials and may have some experience in Graphics. Our highly successful and supportive technology faculty is expanding due to the growth of our Sixth Form and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach up to KS5.

There is no doubt that Alderbrook is acknowledged, both locally and nationally, as a high-performing school. Last year, the SSAT recognised Alderbrook as being in the top 10% of schools nationally for Value Added Progress.

Surprisingly however, we pride ourselves in being about so much more than outstanding results. We are a community in every sense of the word.

We are looking for a colleague who:

• is passionate about developing independent, confident learners

• is committed to inclusive education

• can sustain high quality teaching and learning

• demonstrates energy, creativity and commitment

• is willing to actively contribute to all aspects of school life

We are proud to offer:

• interesting, engaging, enthusiastic students who want to learn

• a supportive and inclusive staff and governing body

• a hugely successful, ambitious school - determined to build on the standards we currently achieve

• consistently high GCSE results

• a proven track record in - and full commitment to - the professional development of colleagues

• a well-resourced school with extensive grounds

• a long established record of low staff turnover. What does that tell you?

As part of your application, please share the reasons why your application should be considered and why you wish to work with the students here at Alderbrook.

Applications are also available from Mrs Anna Whittington at the school, by email or phone.

Tel: 0121 704 2146 x7503

E-mail: vacancy@alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk

Closing date: 9:00 am, Tuesday 7th May 2019

We can’t wait to hear from you!

The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Supporting documents
Application Form
Notes of Guidance for Applicants re DBS
Job Description
Person Specification
Information - Design & Technology Faculty

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About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull

Solihull is regarded as a popular and vibrant place to live in the UK. As one of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, almost two thirds of our borough is designated as green belt. We have over 1,500 acres of parks across the borough, with 16 Green Flag Awards. Solihull is very well connected, with great transport links such as the M40, M42 and M6 all close by, and an excellent rail network, plus, of course, an international airport. We are home to the award-winning Touchwood Shopping Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Resorts World Birmingham, and the Resorts World Arena.

It is an exciting time for Solihull, although we are a relatively small local authority (c. 6000 employees), we still have ambitious plans including the development of UK Central and HS2.

Here at Solihull Council, we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision and as such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help us to continue building on our success.

Both Smarter Ways of Working and Employee Wellbeing are key Council Priorities.

The transition to Smarter Ways of Working has presented us with the opportunity to re-think how and where we work. With the option to access portable technology, dependent upon the requirements of the role, a lot of our people are not bound to a single workplace or traditional ways of working, with many choosing to spend a good proportion of their week working from home.

tomOur people told us that they value flexibility, and that choice enables them to have a better work-life balance, manage family responsibilities, enhance their personal wellbeing, and continue to deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Solihull.

Our people are our number one asset, and our aim is to have a healthy, happy engaged and thriving workforce.

Wellbeing is at the heart of our employee offer and we are a bronze accredited West Midlands Combined Authority Thrive at Work employer.  This recognises our commitment and action in support of employee wellbeing; we are currently working towards silver accreditation.

Unpaid carers carry out a key role within our community and know that this can be challenging when combined with employment.  Our Carer’s Policy and the ongoing support we give to our employees has resulted in us winning Employer of the Year 2022 at the Carer Friendly Awards.

We will offer you:

  • A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment;
  • Competitive salaries including, for those at the top of their scale, the opportunity to receive a non-consolidated lump sum;
  • A range of flexible working options;
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years' service in addition to public holidays with an opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days' holiday per year;
  • A generous flexitime scheme (available for most roles);
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities;
  • A range of family friendly policies;
  • Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For roles eligible for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check this will be indicated in the advert and supporting recruitment documents.  Where the post involves working with children, other vulnerable groups or in a position of trust it is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Further guidance is available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945449/rehabilitation-of-offenders-guidance.pdf

Please note, where sufficient numbers of applications are received, we reserve the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore advise that you submit your application as soon as possible.

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Telephone
0121 704 6000
Location
Council House
Manor Square
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 3QB
United Kingdom

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