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Teacher of Design & Technology (inc Food & Nutrition)
Part-time 3 or 4 days
Required September 2021
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Are you passionate about your subject and about how to engage young people so they achieve their very best? Are you ambitious and do you enjoy working with others to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning in Design & Technology and Food & Nutrition?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or NQT to join our highly committed, hardworking Design and Technology/Food and Nutrition departments. The successful candidate should be DATA accredited for Health and Safety (or capable of undertaking the training). You will be expected to be flexible in teaching the whole spectrum of Design and Technology based subjects, including Food and Nutrition and Textiles at Key Stage 3. Staff morale is high at our school; we have an excellent induction programme and a commitment to professional development for all staff. All teaching staff are provided with a laptop.
Our Design and Technology/ Food and Nutrition departments are well resourced, all students in Design and Technology have access to CAD/CAM facilities and it is embedded at KS3. In Food and Nutrition students have access to a professional fully fitted restaurant style kitchen. The successful candidate will want to bring their passion and enthusiasm for Design and Technology/Food and Nutrition to encourage, motivate and engage our students and continue to raise standards in these departments. We deliver GCSE Design & Technology and A Level Product Design and in Food Nutrition we deliver AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition.
Our oversubscribed school achieved a 'GOOD' rating in its Ofsted inspection in February 2017 and we have a commitment to supporting students in developing as well-rounded individuals as well as achieving their academic potential.
Great Baddow High School is very well thought of locally. Our motto, which translates as 'always striving for higher things' encapsulates our vision for our students and staff.
Under normal circumstances pre-application visits are warmly encouraged particularly during the working day in order to view our students and teachers working together in well-equipped, specialist classrooms, using modern technologies and resources.
Please apply by downloading the application form and sending it to Yvette DeFeo, HR Manager yd@gbhs.co.uk
Closing date: Midday on Friday 29 January 2021
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, therefore, we encourage candidates to complete and return applications at their earliest convenience.
Information about the School
Great Baddow High School is a happy and successful 11-18 school benefitting from a large site and excellent specialist accommodation.
Our curriculum, enhanced by many enrichment opportunities, clubs, trips and visits, is broad and varied. We aim to support students in achieving their potential both academically and as well-rounded, confident individuals; we are equally committed to the professional development of our staff.
We believe that high expectations in a disciplined but friendly learning environment are essential and respect for oneself and others underpins this. Outstanding pastoral care ensures students feel happy and safe and are, therefore, best placed to succeed.
Many of our students progress into our Sixth Form where they are joined by others from elsewhere. They make an important contribution to the life of the school, involving themselves in a wide range of activities including World Challenge, and supporting younger students in a variety of ways. Sixth formers enjoy their own common room, café and study areas.
Great Baddow High School Specialises in Science and Sport and is a centre of excellence.
We deliver a high quality education in science that challenges and stimulates students. The sciences are popular A Level subjects with many students choosing science-based courses at university. We promote many vocational and enrichment opportunities, including STEM projects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) to enrich learning experiences.
Specialising in sports since 2004, our sports facilities, teaching expertise and extra-curricular provision are outstanding. Our students enjoy sporting success at district and national level and benefit from an exceptional extra-curricular programme although our ethos is centred on participation for all.
Great Baddow High School is part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust; a collaborative family of eight schools united by a shared commitment to excellence in education and a deep sense of community.
QMAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking trust, comprising of one large secondary school and seven thriving primary schools, all rated Good or better by Ofsted. Our schools are united by a shared culture of excellence, where relationships, opportunity, care, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
We set high standards and expectations, nurturing the potential in every child and empowering them to forge successful pathways for the future. Our ethos is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it—with integrity, compassion, and a relentless commitment to improvement.
To find out more about QMAT or to view trust 'Policies, GDPR & Privacy Notices' or 'Governance' information visit the website: www.qmat.co.uk