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Design Technology Teacher (Resistant Materials/Graphics specialism)

Design Technology Teacher (Resistant Materials/Graphics specialism)

The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College

Kirklees

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 March 2015

Job overview

NQT’s will also be considered

The Mirfield Free Grammar & Sixth Form Multi-Academy Trust

This is a truly exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Design Technology teacher to become part of our outstanding DT faculty at The Mirfield Free Grammar & Sixth Form. As part of this professional, dedicated and committed team you will be instrumental in inspiring and motivating our students. Embracing both the outstanding culture and ethos of The Academy, you will play a key role in helping to drive the Academy forward; raising standards and educational achievements.

The Executive Principal of the Trust is Mrs Lorraine Barker; an inspirational National Leader of Education. The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form holds National Support School status and as such has partnered Colne Valley High School since April 2013. On the 1st September 2014 Colne Valley High School became a sponsored Academy within the Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form Multi-Academy Trust.

We are looking to recruit an outstanding teacher of Design Technology to be based within The Mirfield Free Grammar & Sixth Form Multi- Academy Trust, someone who wants to inspire, is excited by learning and has a desire to develop a career within a high performing and successful MAT. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven by the desire to deliver outstanding Teaching and Learning.

As standard, we offer ongoing Continuous Professional Development covering all aspects of teaching, learning and leadership and preparing you for the next phase of your career.

The journey thus far has been quite amazing for the Trust and going forward will continue to offer even greater challenge, excitement and reward. 

To apply for the position log onto the vacancy section on our website: www.themfg.co.uk where you will find further details and online application form. Alternatively, for an informal discussion in confidence, please contact Alison Haldenby, HR Manager on 01924 481935 or email Alison at aha@themfg.co.uk

Closing date: 17th March 2015

About The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College

Founded in 1667 The Mirfield Free Grammar and Mirfield College has a long established tradition of success and promotes values such as respect, honesty, integrity, morality and courtesy.  We strive for excellence in everything we do. The MFG is a vibrant learning environment; everything we do, every decision we make is focused on the students and how we can inspire them to achieve the very best for themselves academically and personally.

We work hard to maintain a happy and well-run Academy, where students feel confident to thrive and develop. We strive to make our Academy a place of sound, stimulating and appropriate learning, where every student can achieve his/her potential. We create a caring community where great emphasis is placed upon good relationships and partnerships to encourage respect, understanding, co-operation and collaboration.

The Mirfield Free Grammar has an inspirational, positive, caring and welcoming environment, where all students can achieve their full academic, personal, spiritual and social potential.

Everyone at The Mirfield Free Grammar strives to ‘achieve excellence together’ and this vision is embedded in ‘THE MFG Character’ across our school community, alongside Quality First Teaching.

We endeavour to create well-rounded, happy and confident young people who are able to contribute positively within the community. We believe that by developing ‘THE MFG Character’ of Tenacity, Health, Equity, Morality, Flourish and Generosity in all our students it will enable us to achieve this.

Our staff lead by example and work hard to ensure that our young people feel happy, valued and secure, but equally they endeavour to enthuse them with a sense of aspiration, optimism and ambition. Work ethic is important and so is attitude. We encourage a ‘can do’ attitude in relation to both work and play, and our expectations are extremely high.

Local Information

Mirfield is a small West Yorkshire town and lies on the A644 between Dewsbury & Huddersfield. Surrounded by rolling hills and fields there are many lovely views in Mirfield, one of the nicest being from the staff room window! Mirfield has a wealth of historical figures associated with it such as Robin Hood, the Luddites and the Bronte’s. More recently, it has produced such fine actors as Patrick Stewart who is also a patron of the school.  Situated very close to the M62, M1 and the A1, Mirfield is within very easy access of most of the North particularly Manchester, Liverpool, York, Sheffield and Hull.  There is a lot of beautiful countryside to explore and for those who prefer the city life, Mirfield is easily commutable from the vibrant and exciting Leeds city centre.

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