Job Title : Teacher of Design Technology, Food and ArtLocation : ManchesterCompany : Wellacre AcademySalary : Open Date : 2024-02-16Close Date : 2024-06-16
We wish to appoint a motivated, committed and enthusiastic Design and Technology specialist with the willingness and confidence to teach across the disciplines of Design Technology, Food and Art and make a significant difference to our students, through highly effective teaching.
Wellacre Academy is a happy and thriving 11-16 school for boys in the heart of Trafford. We have high expectations for all our students and our policies and practices are values driven. Alongside our lessons, we provide a rich and diverse co-curricular programme that develops character and inspires our students. We all work together to instil a strong sense of belonging for all, which enables students to succeed and become active members of the community as they move into adulthood.
The post offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to shaping and delivering an innovative curriculum with opportunities to further develop students’ passion and confidence through curricular and co-curricular experiences. Design and Technology, Food and Art are well resourced subjects, popular with students and have excellent links with employers and local providers which further enhance the provision for our students.
We prioritise staff and student wellbeing and have realistic policies for feedback, data capture and homework. We recognise staff and student achievement and provide tailored CPD programmes which have been recognised in two Gold Awards from the Teacher Development Trust.
We are keen to ensure that you have as much information as possible to proceed with your application, therefore, if you would like a conversation about life at Wellacre, or the position advertised, please contact Mrs Joanne Bentley; Leader of Faculty by email: [email protected] who will be happy to assist and answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, please visit our website: www.wellacre.org and our social media platforms to find out more about what we do. Facebook: /Wellacre Twitter: @WellacreAcademy
Wellacre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. The successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activities relating to children. A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.
As part of our due diligence, and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 guidance, we may undertake online searches on all shortlisted candidates.
Information regarding the application process can be found in the vacancies section of our website.
Please return your application form directly to [email protected] or via the TES application portal. Please note that CVs will not be accepted in order for the shortlisting process to be fair to all candidates.
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 1st March 2024.
Interviews are scheduled for the following week.
Thank you for your interest in our school.