Thank you for your interest in the position of Teacher of ADT (Design Technology) at Orchard School Bristol. We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join our Art, Digital and Technology (ADT) team from September. This role is full time and permanent. We are specifically seeking an outstanding teacher with specialism in Design Technology within our ADT faculty.
The mission statement of the school, “inspire today, empower for life”, lies at the heart of all that the school does. As a school we are building our success on our core values, being Open-minded, Respectful, Creative & Curious, Healthy, Ambitious, Responsible and Determined. We place no limits on our aspirations for our students.
We are a friendly school, with a warm and welcoming staff body. We work together, we look after our staff wellbeing, and plan for sustainable, impactful development. Every member of staff is entitled to a coach and we develop all staff through regular, incremental coaching. Our most recent Ofsted report demonstrates we are a seriously good school, committed to becoming the outstanding school our community deserves.
We constantly strive to provide exceptional education through evidence-informed practice. We take the continuing professional development of staff very seriously, offering excellent CPLD. We are the Chartered College of Teaching Network for Bristol, and fund membership of the Chartered College for all our teaching staff so they can engage with research and contribute positively to CPLD within the school, across our multi academy trust, and beyond.
You are:
- able to teach with clarity and inspire curiosity in young people
- passionate about your specialism, with strong curriculum knowledge
- able to motivate and enthuse students in the importance of creative subjects
- committed to the highest achievement for all students
- committed to extra-curricular opportunities
- keen to learn, share best practice and contribute positively to a committed and enthusiastic ADT Faculty
We offer:
- enthusiastic students, willing to learn and achieve, who have excellent relationships with staff and value staff expertise
- good student behaviour and a calm learning environment
- a bright, happy place in which to learn and work
- a professionally stimulating environment which values the contributions of all staff
- a strong commitment to your professional development
- the opportunity to support the team to establish a reputation across Bristol as an outstandingly creative department
- a warm and friendly staff body with award-winning staff wellbeing
We particularly welcome applicants who speak one or more community languages, and applicants from currently under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We are committed to taking steps to increase the diversity of our employees and removing any barriers to opportunities and success.
We welcome applicants for this role from all Science specialisms who have proven results behind them. Prior leadership experience is a real advantage. Please read our Staff Prospectus to find out more about us, and visit our website for more information.
Closing date: Friday 10th May
Interview date: Wednesday 15th May
Fluency Duty
This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.
Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.